Juniper Networks has published their 2011 Mobile Threats Report. In it, Juniper states the greatest number of attacks have been perpetrated against Android devices, which makes sense given the open platform of the Android Market. The increase in Android attacks is said to be over 3,000 percent over the last year.

But even more alarming are the actual numbers. In 2010, just over 11,000 samples of malware were reported across all operating systems. In 2011, that number shot up to almost 29,000. And given that Apple has recently reported that they have in the past year sold more iOS devices than they have Mac computers since they started selling Mac computers, it is easy to see where this malware trend is going.

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Cloud Storage on the Go — SkyDrive is Here For iOS

If you’re a fan of Microsoft’s famous file-storage service, Windows Live SkyDrive, you’ll be happy to know that you can now order it — to go!  There is now an iOS app on offer that lets you access your files from your mobile device as well as your PC.

Heaven on earth?  Absolutely — if you know what it’s all about. The new information mobility means people can choose to store their files in the clouds instead of their PCs, and that makes understanding the nature of your cloud more crucial.

A Quick Comparison

A search can give you more than 70 cloud storage options, most of which appear able to manage basic documents, photos, and videos.

One difference is in how much free storage space provided. Of the two most well known cloud products, Windows Live Skydrive has 25GB free storage, while iCloud offers 5GB free (but purchased music, apps, books, and TV shows won’t count in that measure.)

Another is in integration.  Windows Live Skydrive integrates with hotmail, Bing, and Live Groups (5 GB shared space with members.) iCloud users get a free me.com account for email integration.

The biggest difference in the two clouds seems to be what you can do with them. The Live Skydrive supports collaboration, in that multiple users can edit the same document stored in the cloud. iCloud celebrates access to everything everywhere, which means all files are relayed to all linked devices; ‘No syncing required. No management required.’ If device individualization is not necessary to a user, that service may be a terrific timesaver.

So whether you think heaven is being able to collaborate on the go, have access to all your music, books and photos on all your devices, or other potential mobile efficiency applications, now is a great time to get your head in the cloud.

You can download Windows Live SkyDrive for free, at iTunes.

RealPlayer Helps You Manage Your Media With Ease

These days, entertainment is found online.  So the question is – how do you manage it, share it, or move it from one device to another?

The answer is the newest version of RealPlayer – an improved, impressive tool for downloading, playing and managing all your media files.  If you’re looking for one media player that can handle all file formats and all your devices, RealPlayer is it.  With RealPlayer you can download video with the click of a button, transfer it to your smart phone with equal ease, share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter, and do it all for free.

That’s right – the basic RealPlayer is still a free download.  But, that said, there are lots of other reasons why you’ll want to use it.  This enhanced version of the popular software is a smart, feature-filled player that truly addresses the wants and needs of consumers who use a number of mobile devices as well as a PC.  It’s compatible with everything from iOS and Android to Blackberry – and allows you to transfer media from your device to your computer as easily as doing it the other way around.

In fact, words like “ease” and “simplicity” come to mind often, when describing this latest version of RealPlayer.  The UI is slick and intuitive, and many tasks are accomplished with a simple button click or two.  For example, if you’re watching a video online, and decide that you’d like to add it to your collection, simply hover your curser over the video until the RealPlayer control appears.  Simply click on the button that says “Download This Video,” and it’s done!  It is that easy to create a library of your favourite Internet videos that are available for you to view even when you’re not online.

Managing your library of media files is another RealPlayer advantage.  The “Simple Video Editing” feature makes it easy to trim your video – because sometimes all you want is the one funny scene from that thirty-minute show.  Converting files to different formats is accomplished in a few easy clicks, making it no problem to put your favourite videos on your phone, your iPod, or your Xbox.  You can even convert video to MP3 in just a few steps.  Really, if you had to choose one feature that places RealPlayer above other media players, it would be this impressively enhanced mobile capability.

Or…maybe…it would be the universal playback feature.  You won’t have to spend any time worrying about what player works with what format.  RealPlayer plays them all, making it the only media player you need.  Given that – there’s only one question left:  Which version of the new RealPlayer should you go with?

Which Version of RealPlayer Should You Choose?

RealPlayer’s basic version is a free download – but you also have the option of RealPlayer Plus 15, with a number of premium features, including three-times-speedier download, the ability to transfer video to your smart phone 100% faster, the option to burn high definition video to DVD, and professional-quality CD burning.  All of this and more is yours for a moderate price – RealPlayer Plus 15 is now only $39.99 (that’s $10 off the regular download price).

The world’s most popular media player really is better than ever before – and well-worth checking out.  They’ve logged two billion free downloads in the past ten years – why not make it two billion and one?  Get the latest version of RealPlayer today, at www.real.com.

Never Miss Another Appointment — With Do Date!

Do Date – the latest app offering from Law On My Phone — is the easy answer to all your scheduling problems!  With Do Date, you’ll never have to worry about missing another appointment or event, because daily reminders of birthdays, anniversaries, meetings – all your important dates and times — are sent directly to your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Once you have the Do Date app, scheduling is simple, effective and worry-free. Using the notification center, Do Date ensures that all the information you need for the day is on your iPhone/iPod. Even better – this app counts down the number of days left before the important event so you are free to concentrate on what else is important – and fun – in your life!

The Simplicity of Do Date

Updates are automatic. You can’t set your reminder times individually but what you can do is make sure your iPhone/iPod is set to “show 10 recent.”  Then, at 12:01 AM every day reminders will be on your device, waiting for you. Or, if you want, you can change that time to better suit your schedule. Now that’s flexibility – which translates to freedom for you!

Do Date means you’ll never have to wonder if Katie’s birthday’s the 11^th or the 12^th.  And why should you have to when you can let Do Date do it for you – perfectly!  You can even turn the notification off so that Katie doesn’t accidentally discover that you’ve ordered a special present for her.

Why Not Do Do Date?

Do Date makes it so easy that even the most disorganized person can keep their life clicking along. When something new comes up, simply enter the time and date of the event, hit save, and relax — knowing that you’ll be reminded in plenty of time. Your responsibilities are all but over. No syncing requirements and absolutely nothing complicated. What could be better? How about the low price – just $0.99 at the App Store!

The generous folks over at Apple have decided to relax their rules a little – and have dropped the time limit on iTunes’ “Complete My Album” feature.  Previously, if you bought a song on iTunes, you had only 180 days to purchase the rest of the album at a prorated price.  Now, you’re free to take your time, as you can download the remaining songs any time you wish to do so – providing that the album you want is sold at the iTunes Store.

It’s a bit of good news for music lovers who want to take their time deciding whether the one or two tracks that they already purchased are good enough to make them say “yes” to an entire album.

If you hate reminding friends when they owe you money, you need SpotMe, a handy new cash management app from Boomerang Digital.  With SpotMe, your iPhone can take the social awkwardness out of friendly financial transactions by reminding those who owe you, so you don’t have to bring up the uncomfortable subject yourself.

SpotMe is proving especially popular among college students and roommates, but is a great tool for anyone who finds himself splitting a restaurant bill, sharing travel expenses, or lending small amounts of money.  The app takes over the unpleasant chore of reminding others to pay up, by sending out friendly, automatic email notifications.  Now the person who owes you has no excuse to forget the debt – but you won’t appear to be personally nagging.

The SpotMe service, which was launched last July, has already been updated with new features.  They include email summaries, the ability to view partial payments and payment dates, as well as private messaging.

It’s easy to get started with SpotMe.  After installation, simply sign into your Facebook account and start adding your contacts.  You can input the information manually, if you prefer.  Once that’s done, managing your friendly financial transactions is as simple as the click of a button.

SpotMe is currently one of the top ten mobile apps in the finance category, and is prominently featured in Apple’s “App Store Rewind 2011”.  It’s a free download from iTunes.  There is no Android version of the app at this point but there is a web version available.