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RomanceResolutions Girls Should Make In 2014 by darea18(op): 7:23am On Dec 22, 2013
1.Don’t expect the guy to pay.
Sure, it’s a nice gesture, but is it seriously
still
necessary? These days, people are all over
the map in terms of financial
independence
and the ability to pay for themselves, let
alone a plus one (especially if you’re both
relatively new post-grads). I can maybe
get
behind the rule “the person who does the
asking, does the paying,” but, even then:
meh. You’re both investing your time.
Don’t
decline a second date just because you
had
to pay for your own $3 beer.
2. But if he is paying, don’t take
advantage of it.
Look, dating is not your opportunity to try
out that super bougie French place
uptown
with $19 apéritifs. It’s an opportunity to
get
to know someone new and hopefully
even
make out while you wait for the subway.
If
you can’t afford the meal, don’t expect
this
guy to.
3. Don’t be afraid to date outside your
type.
It might be a total disaster, but it might
also
be a good time. I’ve dated men that
range
from a cook with full tattoo sleeves to a
gawky kid that worked at Fox News. Both
of
them ended up being total disasters, but
at
least I gave each one a shot. You never
know who will surprise you.
4. Stop going out with dudes you’re not
actually interested in, just because you
have nothing better to do.
I can name five things you should be
doing
on a Friday night instead: re-watching
Freaks and Geeks on Netflix, making
friendship bracelets for your gal pals,
reading a book, watching Youtube videos
of
dogs greeting their owners coming back
from war, or literally anything else other
than leading someone on just because
you
don’t want to be alone in your apartment.
It’s a pretty scummy move; if you tried
dating out but ultimately decided you’re
not
into it, don’t waste someone else’s time.
Nobody likes that person.
5. Create an online dating profile.
This is 2014. Don’t let the haters stop
you
from doing your thing. Just go for it;
worst-
case scenario, you have a drink with
someone you aren’t actually into. If they
ask
for a second date, politely let them know
you’re not into it and move on. No harm,
no
foul.
6. Let your roommate know where you’re
going.
Chances are, your date probably won’t
murder you, but in the words of my
mother:
“it only takes one time.” Just shoot your
roommate or best friend the details of
the
man you’re meeting up with, including his
contact information, a link to his profile (if
you met this potential Ted Bundy online)
and where you’re meeting up. It takes 30
seconds.
7. Stop worrying about your number.
Stop. Just stop. This is just plain
ridiculous.
Sleep with who you want, when you want
to.
8. Don’t follow your friends’ advice on
who
to date.
Everyone has different tastes. I’ve been
into
some guys that weren’t exactly
conventionally attractive, but who I
thought
were insanely hot. My friends have
balked at
my taste, but hey, I’m the one making
out
with him, not them. (Also, if you have
some
slightly chubby, bearded friends with
absolutely no sense of style, slip them my
digits, please.)
9. Stop drunk-texting That Guy.
I am one of the worst offenders of this.
But
seriously, it’s not cute. You’re too old for
that
****, and it never ends well.
10. Know what you want.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting a
boyfriend. There’s also nothing wrong
with
wanting a buddy to have casual sex with.
You do you, just make sure the guy knows
what’s up, too. No one likes mixed
signals.
11. If you like someone, ask them out.
The worst they can say is “nah, I’m good.”
I
know this is difficult, since we ladies are
typically taught to let the knight in
shinning
armor come to us, but all I’m saying is, if
you’re boss enough to audition for that
play,
run that meeting, or analyze those
numbers
at work, you’re certainly boss enough to
ask
some schlump to grab a beer and play
skeeball.
12. Be open, even if he’s wearing what
appears to be his great aunt’s sweater
vest.
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard
some iteration of the phrase “oh, he’s
really
nice and cute, but he doesn’t dress well.”
Um, no, that’s not a reason not to go out
with someone. Chances are, he’s wearing
that ill-fitting polo and New Balances
because his mom went on a coupon
rampage at Kohl’s. But fear not, ladies:
eventually you can gradually start buying
him cardigans. And he will probably wear
them. Be patient.
13. Calm Down
It’s a date, not an interview to join the
FBI.
Don’t be the person you think the other
person wants. Don’t freak out if you
accidentally overshare about the time you
threw up at the 7th grade student council
meeting. Just chill out, enjoy the night,
and
see if anything comes of it. You might be
sitting across your future long-term
boyfriend, or you might just be sitting
across from a dude with whom you will
only
share an illuminating conversation about
artisanal cheese. Either way, it’s not that
big
of a deal.
14. Don’t adhere to arbitrary rules about
dating.
Because, let’s be real, none of us really
know
what we’re doing, anyway.
Romance5 Ways To Handle Your Short- Tempered Spouse by darea18(op): 7:13am On Dec 22, 2013
Most marriages go through periods of
highs and lows. Therefore, it is pretty
common for a husband and wife to
differ on certain points. At times one
person becomes more dominant than
the other. If the husband enjoys making
his point heard, the wife would prefer to
let him have his say to maintain
calmness in their bond. Or, the wife may
disagree with her husband on different
topics and the husband might choose to
act as the peacemaker. Well, here are
some ways to handle your spouse’s
temper effectively.
1. Recognize the triggers
The first step is to recognize each
other’s temperament. Make it a point to
voice your feelings to one another in the
best possible way without being
condescending or judgmental. Once
both of you are aware of what acts as a
trigger for your respective anger issues,
you can deal with them more effectively.
It is common knowledge that ‘opposites
attract’, and so make sure that both of
you balance each other out and are
aware of what irks the other.
2. Take a step back
Secondly, it would be wise if you took a
step back to allow your partner to cool
down. Therefore, if you find your spouse
getting angry over something, do not
make things worse by tackling them or
reprimanding them for their actions
there and then. Instead, step aside and
allow them to calm down. In time, they
themselves will come back and
apologize for their outburst. The key
here is to give them their space so that
they can realize their folly on their own.
3. Keep your own attitude under check
Realize that at times it might be your
behavior and attitude that might cause
tempers to fly. If you fight fire with fire,
you will land up in a stalemate with the
problem still left unsolved. It is vital that
you manage your emotions well in order
to prevent any major outburst with your
temperamental spouse. So, if you know
that there are things that could cause an
emotional outburst; your reaction to it
could determine whether it has the
possibility of turning ugly or getting
resolved.
4. Dig into some patience
Fourthly, in order to really deal effectively
with your short-tempered spouse, you
will need to dig into your reserve of
patience. Sometimes you may
disapprove of your spouse’s outbursts
over trivial and petty issues. These may
cause you to wonder what you might
have done wrong. However, the key to
dealing with such outbursts over minor
issues is to have the patience to deal
with your partner calmly. Therefore,
avoid responding with equally nasty
comments that could rupture into
something major.
5. Encourage them towards change
Lastly, you could help encourage your
spouse to adopt certain tips to calm
down during an outburst. Deep
breathing and maybe some meditation
in the morning could prove to be the
right solutions to help your partner
control his/her temperament. Also, make
sure to inform your spouse about the ill-
effects of anger, namely how it can lead
to complications and affect their health
in the bargain.
These tips are sure to keep a check on
your spouse’s temper issues, thereby
ensuring that your marriage is stable
and happy.
SportsRe: Top-20 Clubs With Most valuable Squad (in M, Based On current Market Value by darea18(op): 6:44am On Dec 22, 2013
rottable: Hmmmm, I disagree
source. Google
Jokes EtcRe: Job Vacancy by darea18(op): 10:32pm On Dec 21, 2013
cbrass: Ok..am in but we must do the job together ;DOk..am in but we must do the job together
am occupied. and a space not two.
Jokes EtcJob Vacancy by darea18(op): 9:58pm On Dec 21, 2013
: Ogba Zoo in Benin City,
Urgently needs someone to bath lions
and feed pythons. Salary 400k. and
play with Tigers Accommodation and
feeding free +private car. Pls
rebroadcast someone might need this.
Thanks
SportsTop-20 Clubs With Most valuable Squad (in M, Based On current Market Value by darea18(op): 9:49pm On Dec 21, 2013
Top-20 clubs with most
valuable squad (in M based on current
market values):
-Barcelona 600.1M
-Real Madrid 575.3M
-Bayern Munich 493.2M
-Manchester City 479.2M
-Chelsea 452.2M
-Manchester United 394.1M -Arsenal
364.8M
-Juventus 364M
-Paris Saint-Germain 363.7M
-Tottenham Hotspur 321.2M
-Borussia Dortmund 308.7M
-Liverpool 302.2M
-Atletico Madrid 256.1M
-Napoli 252.1M
-Benfica 248.3M
-Inter Milan 216.3M
-Monaco 215.1M
-Zenit St. Petersburg 214.2M
-AC Milan 213.2M
-FC Porto201.2M
PhonesRe: TEST COMPLETED NIGERIANS ARE HUNGRY FOR DATA by darea18: 8:47pm On Dec 21, 2013
dare. 08189728795.
RomanceHow To Know A Female Virgin .... by darea18(op): 5:34pm On Dec 20, 2013
You see a beautiful girl and you may ask
how can
you tell if she's a
virgin.................................. The
truth is, "there is no way to tell if she is a
Virgin".
However, over the years, there have
been many
misconceptions and silly myths that have
spread
claiming that you can tell if a girl is a
virgin or not.
Supposedly you can tell if she's a virgin
because
she'll be lacking that certain non-virgin
look. What
surprises many is that most "signs" she is
a virgin
are not very dependable:
To some guys, it can be challenging to tell
if a
woman is still a virgin, or otherwise.
Worse, there
are women who are good at "faking it", so
they are
able to dupe men to thinking that they
are still
virgins. You must therefore know the
tricks of the
trade when it comes to telling for sure if
a woman is
virgin... or not.
The truth is - you can't.
The biggest misconception is that if a
woman
doesn't bleed when having sex, then it's
not her
first time. This is utter nonsense.
If there's someone who tells you that he
can tell
whether a woman is still a virgin or not by
looking
at how she walks or how big her thighs
are, then
chances are that he is pulling your leg.
You should
know better!
One common myth that people ascribe to
virginity
is that her breasts change after sex. For
example,
some claim that their breasts point
outward more or
that one breast might be plumper
because she has
not had sex yet. A possible source of this
belief is
the change that happens when a woman
is pregnant
or reaching puberty but, outside of these
contexts,
such transformations are entirely fictional.
Similarly people have falsely pointed to
other
physical changes as evidence. Somehow
people
have connected flat backs with sex. This
one is just
ridiculous, since as women age, they many
gain a
little extra booty. When a girl loses her
virginity,
she doesn't morph into a new body, she's
just had
sex. Similarly, clear and sparkly urine has
been
targeted as proof of virginity.
My favorite myths have to do with
appearance. You
may hear a friend say that women have
that sexy
"Certain kind of look" when she has not
been
deflowered. Some even go so far as to
suggest such
specifics as the girl losing eyebrow hair.
A pelvic examination, injury, or certain
types of
exercises, such as horse riding,
gymnastics, cycling
etc may also rupture the hymen. Sexual
intercourse
does not always rupture the hymen.
Therefore, the
absence of a hymen does not necessarily
indicate
prior sexual activity"
So in Conclusion, (and After all that....)
YOU CAN'T
TELL>>Unless the Girl owns up >>>.
CareerRe: 10 IT Jobs Of The "Highest Salary" You Should Consider. by darea18: 1:01pm On Dec 16, 2013
Booked#
SportsRe: Man Utd Crisis: Is It Manager Or Players Fault ?? by darea18(op): 11:09am On Dec 08, 2013
Allohrandy: In football the players are never blame. I have never seen any situation where a player is fired from the team due to poor performance. So the coach is to be blames for MAN U woes
like seriously.? Are player poor form the manager's Fault?
PhonesRe: Still Trending:etisalat Bis working On Android by darea18(op): 11:05am On Dec 08, 2013
omobone: It's so slow. I wonder if there is anything I did wrong?
cos every one is using it and your area depends
SportsMan Utd Crisis: Is It Manager Or Players Fault ?? by darea18(op): 10:58am On Dec 08, 2013
Who are the people to be blame for Man
Utd woeful start to EPL this season.
1. Manager/Coaching Crew Fault.
2. Players Fault.
3. Lack Of Team Spirit And Confidences
what do u have to say ?? Drop ur
comment!
HealthRe: Safe Home Remedies For Yellow Teeth#dentist Directive by darea18: 10:49am On Dec 08, 2013
Castos: Just like your own#runs away#
lmao. Front page? Smh. Thought we have come across this before
PhonesRe: Still Trending:etisalat Bis working On Android by darea18(op): 11:19pm On Dec 05, 2013
fr3do: Foulmouthed slowpoke
stop it in my thread
PhonesRe: NETWORK QUALITY: NCC receives 50,000 Complaints from Subcribers Daily by darea18(op): 11:12pm On Dec 05, 2013
Ken_Jak: MTN and AIRTEL are the two most stupid network mainly MTN,they send useless and irrelevant messages everytime. Very dubious network. As for airtel,they're the worstiest network. Very very worst.
among the complains
PhonesGlobacom Launches “text4millions” Promo Season4 by darea18(op): 11:11pm On Dec 05, 2013
Offers N50,000 daily, N5m weekly,
and N15m grand prize
National telecoms operator, Globacom
has
created another opportunity for its
subscribers to win big and become instant
millionaires as it launched the fourth
season of its popular, innovative and
highly
rewarding Glo “text4millions” promo on
Monday.
Aimed at rewarding customer loyalty
while
economically transforming the lives of
subscribers on the Glo network, the
fourth
season of the Glo “text4millions” promo
offers prizes of N50,000 each to 10
winners daily, a prize of N5 million weekly
to a lucky subscriber and a grand prize of
15 million at the end of the promo.
Speaking about the promo at Globacom’s
corporate headquarters in Lagos,
Globacom’s Marketing Coordinator,
Adeniyi
Olukoya said that Glo has a history of
rewarding its subscribers with cash prizes
and celebrating them. “Season 4 of the
Glo
“text4millions” promo will, therefore,
continue in that tradition by giving out
huge rewards to loyal subscribers who
choose to participate in the promo”, he
said.
He stated that Globacom will continue to
treat its customers as “kings” by offering
them the best products and services; the
most competitive tariffs and by rewarding
them from time to time. “In this promo,
we
hope to touch the lives of our subscribers
and get our target base excited and
empowered as over N200 million in cash
prizes will be won by subscribers”, he
said.
Olukoya explained that the promo is
targeted at current prepaid subscribers on
the Glo network as well as those on other
networks who are free to port into the
Glo
network and “unlock their riches” on the
network that rewards.
To participate in the promo, subscribers
are
required to send “WIN” to the short
code 555 and accumulate points in order
to
qualify for the daily, weekly and final
draws
where they stand to win fantastic, life
changing prizes running into millions of
naira.
“Every SMS could be a winner of N50,000
in
the daily draws while accumulated points
will give subscribers a chance of winning
the N5 million weekly prize or the grand
prize of N15 million ”, he stated.
PhonesNETWORK QUALITY: NCC receives 50,000 Complaints from Subcribers Daily by darea18(op): 11:02pm On Dec 05, 2013
Nigerian Communications Commission
(NCC)
yesterday said since telecoms network
quality deteriorated in the country a
month
ago, it now receives 50,000 complaints
daily
from aggrieved subscribers.
Therehave been a lot of drop calls and
undelivered text messages due to poor
quality of services being rendered by the
operators in the last one month.
ButNCC yesterday threatened to sanction
telecommunications service providers
over
poor quality of service, drop calls and
unsolicited text messages sent to
subscribers.
Speakingat the fourth quarter meeting of
the Industry Consumer Advisory Forum
(ICAF)
in Abuja, NCC’s Executive Commissioner
in
charge of Stakeholder Management,
Okechukwu Itanyi, said operators should
eaither address the nagging issues of poor
quality of service, drop calls and
unsolicited
short message service(sms) or face
sanctions.
“We have done it before. We are going to
do
it again, if operators fail to meet our
KPIs.
Today, there is a paradigm shift from
mere
service provision to ensuring that
consumer
satisfaction ranks highest in our priorities
in
the provision of ICT goods and services,”
he
said.
Also speaking, Director, Consumer Affairs
Bureau, Maryam Bayi, said the NCC
receives
about 50,000 complaints daily from its
automated call centres from aggrieved
subscribers over poor quality of service,
drop calls and unsolicited text messages
sent by operators.
Bayisaid already, operators had been
invited for a meeting with the
commission
where they had been told to stop
dispatching unsolicited sms, warning that
operators would be sanctioned for failure
to
comply with the directive.
Aspart of pragmatic steps taken by the
commission to ensure improved quality of
service, the Director of Consumer Affairs
Bureau said NCC has set up Quality of
Service
Unit in the commission to receive
consumers’ complaints and protect their
interests.
Bayi,who just assumed office a fortnight
ago, called on subscribers to use the
medium to express their concerns and
challenges for quick and timely
responses.
Shepointed out that NCC initiated
Number
Portability for subscribers in order to
promote competition among service
operators as well as address the issue of
poor quality service in Nigeria.
HealthHow To Fall Asleep Easily by darea18(op): 10:55pm On Dec 05, 2013
Sleep is a naturally recurring state
characterized by reduced or absent
consciousness, relatively suspended
sensory
activity, and inactivity of nearly all
voluntary
muscles. It is a heightened anabolic state,
accentuating the growth and rejuvenation
of the immune, nervous, skeletal and
muscular systems.
Experts suggest that an individual should
have a minimum of Six hours sleep each
day.
Not having enough sleep have been
linked
with Increased risk of motor vehicle
accidents, risk for psychiatric conditions,
depression, slow thinking, headache etc…
How Much Sleep We All Need:
Newborn babies from 0 – 2 months old –
12
– 18 Hours Sleep
Infants, 3 – 11 months old – 14 – 15
Hours
Sleep
Toddlers, 1 – 3 years – 12 – 14 Hours
Sleep
Preschoolers 3 – 5 years – 11 – 13 Hours
Sleep
School aged children 5 – 10 years – 10 –
11
Hours Sleep
Teenagers 10 – 17 years – 8 – 9 Hours
Sleep
Adults Above 18 years – 7 – 8 Hours
Sleep
But sometimes, even after a stressful day
at
work, and you just want to sleep off, it
could
be difficult to sleep, here are some tips
that
could help you sleep easy.
1. Stop Thinking.
Most people are in the habit of thinking a
lot
when it’s time to sleep, they begin to
make
plans for the next day before they sleep
and
they do not know that, when your mind is
not totally as peace, you won’t be able to
sleep. So for sleep to come in, you must
try
to blank your mind.
2. Take Your Bath.
This isn’t compulsory, but to be able to
sleep
fast most times, you need to take a
shower.
3. Be Comfortable.
Don’t try to fall asleep on the couch out
of
laziness, make sure you are dressed on an
easy outfit that would free your body,
ensure the temperature is perfect for
you,
then go to your bed and sleep. Always
choose the right position that works best
for you, whether you’re a hip, back, or
stomach sleeper. Also, make sure your
pillow
is neither too flat nor too high because
either may put strain on your neck.
4. Switch Off The Light.
Most people find it easier to sleep
without
the lights on, but if you are finding it
difficult
to sleep with the lights on, try and switch
it
off and see if it helps.
5. Play Slow Songs or “Blue”.
If you keep getting distracted by an
annoying sound, play some slow songs or
“blues” they would help calm you down
as
well. Also ambient noise like raindrops,
running water, wind, or binaural beats are
all sounds that help some people sleep.
See
if you can download a free app with these
features.
6. Do Some “Boring” Things.
One Man’s meat is another Man’s poison,
to
some people reading is boring, and they
often fall asleep when ever a pick up a
book,
you can try that. You can also play games
like solitaire, cross word, sudden etc..
7. Put Pillow Between You Legs.
This is necessarily for people who can’t
sleep without someone next to them, but
putting a pillow between your legs would
help reduce the stress or pain for those
who
have stomach or back pains.
PhonesRe: Still Trending:etisalat Bis working On Android by darea18(op): 10:47pm On Dec 05, 2013
PROCEDURE
STEP 1: Subscribe to Etisalat Blackberry
Complete Plan. Here are the
subscription codes for popular ones
( For Etisalat BB Complete monthly
(Costs #1000): Dial *449*3#, Etisalat
BB Complete Weekly (Costs N500):
*449*3*1#)Etisalat BIS on Android
STEP 2: After you’ve successfully
completed step 1, Subscribe to BB 10
daily plan by dialing *599*3*2# (costs
N100). This step unlocks your BIS to
work on any Device cheesy
STEP 3: Configure your device by setting
your access point name (APN) to
blackberryx.net
Leave all other fields empty……Save and
Enjoy.
Etisalat gives 3GB for its BB Complete
monthly plan, I don’t know about
weekly. You can check your available
Data by dialling *228#
PhonesRe: Still Trending:etisalat Bis working On Android by darea18(op): 7:20pm On Dec 05, 2013
debque: etisalat is workinn oooooo...i cant believe this..i did d one day bis n its blAzzin
at last. Shame on my haters. What's the code you use
SportsRecord In The Making by darea18(op): 11:21pm On Dec 04, 2013
Liverpool 5-1 Norwich
City: Stunning Suarez haul
destroys hapless visitors
SportsLiverpool 5-1 Norwich City: Stunning Suarez Haul Destroys Hapless Visitors by darea18(op): 11:14pm On Dec 04, 2013
The Uruguayan became the first
player in Premier League history
to score three hat-tricks against
the same opposition, while
Raheem Sterling added a late fifth
for the hosts..
Luis Suarez scored four
goals as Liverpool beat
Norwich City 5-1 at
Anfield on Wednesday
night.
The Uruguayan has now scored 11 in his
last four appearances against Norwich, with
this being his third treble in that time, and
three of the strikes were of the highest
quality.
The opener came after quarter of an hour
as he thumped in a long-distance volley,
before turning home a corner 14 minutes
later.
His third was a beautifully struck half-volley
from the edge of the box as he became the
first Premier League player to score three
hat-tricks against the same side, before he
netted his fourth with a curling free kick 15
minutes from time.
PoliticsBreaking News:- Jonathan And His wife, Patience, Admitted Into german Hospital by darea18(op): 11:05pm On Dec 04, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan and his
wife, Patience Jonathan, have both
checked in at a hospital in Germany as a
result of a yet to be disclosed ailment.
On Tuesday night, President Jonathan had
abruptly flown out of Abuja ostensibly to
attend a Summit on peace and security in
Africa organized by French government.
Several ministers and service chiefs
accompanied him to the airport for the
late night flight, but only a handful of
officials travelled on the actual flight.
A reliable source at the Presidency told
Sahara Reporters that, contrary to the
impression created that the trip was for
the French-sponsored security summit,
Jonathan and his wife are undergoing
tests and receiving treatment in the
same German hospital where Patience
spent several months last year.
According to Sahara Reporters, the source
added that Mr President had been feeling
unwell since returning from a recent trip
to London where he was hospitalized for
a serious stomach-related ailment.
Sahara Reporters had disclosed that the
president fell seriously ill after a bout of
bingeing on alcohol.
But the Presidency had denied that
report before now.
The source revealed that plans were
made for President Jonathan to receive
medical attention in Germany after he
suddenly fell ill last weekend in his
home-state of Bayelsa during a visit
there. The president’s sudden illness
almost led to his emergency evacuation
to Germany, the Presidency source said.
Sahara Reporters sources stated that Mr.
Jonathan has had recurring abdominal
troubles in recent weeks.
EventsRe: Twins Wed Twins Aren't They Just Cute by darea18: 6:12pm On Dec 04, 2013
Good for them
PhonesRe: Still Trending:etisalat Bis working On Android by darea18(op): 5:55pm On Dec 04, 2013
HeWhoMusntBeNamed: why u lying c*nt!!!!
hmmm.
SportsRe: OSMI Acquires Nigeria's 2014 World Cup Rights by darea18: 5:52pm On Dec 04, 2013
Good for us..
SportsRe: OSMI Acquires Nigeria's 2014 World Cup Rights by darea18: 5:51pm On Dec 04, 2013
Good for us
PhonesRe: Why Google Play Services Are now More Important Than android by darea18(op): 1:39pm On Dec 04, 2013
ninja4life: Source or did u write the above
Google
PhonesRe: The New Sony Playstation 4 was Designed By A 6 Year Old nigerian Pupil by darea18(op): 1:37pm On Dec 04, 2013
xager: grin



























Op for your mind e funny bah? undecided
am not to decide
PhonesRe: The New Sony Playstation 4 was Designed By A 6 Year Old nigerian Pupil by darea18(op): 1:37pm On Dec 04, 2013
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PhonesWhy Google Play Services Are now More Important Than android by darea18(op): 8:00am On Dec 04, 2013
Last week, Google rolled out a new
version
of Android to very little fanfare and quite
a
lot of boredom. There's a reason for that:
Google Play Services.
Back in September of 2012, Google
released
a new app to the Play Store. It allowed
the
company to roll out new features to
Android
users running 2.2 and up without getting
a
complete OS upgrade. This app,Google
Play
Services, was the focus of the last Google
I/
O. And, as Android 4.3 demonstrated, it's
a
powerful tool for bringing new features to
users of old operating systems.
So, how does this new platform work, and
how does it differ from Android itself?
Just What is Android?
Why Google Play Services Are Now
More Important Than Android
To understand why Google Play Services
matters, we have to understand what
Android is. Most people assume that
"Android" means "a phone running
Google
software." This is not always the case.
Technically speaking, Android is an
operating system for mobile devices.
Because it's open source, a company can
use it, modify it, and make it their own
without involving Google at all.
The Kindle Fire is the most obvious
example
of this. While it runs Android, it lacks the
Play
Store, any built-in Google services, or
even
any mention of Google at all. Instead,
Amazon built its own app store, content
services, and hardware. This is what
Android is. A platform for any company to
build on.
The reason that Google and Android have
been so intertwined thus far is because,
in
order to get access to the Play Store (or,
previously, the Android Market), device
manufacturers had to adhere to a certain
set of rules and include certain Google
apps
or features. This kept Google at the
center of
the OS in its early stages. However,
Google
began the process of separating itself
from
Android a long time ago.
Most Google Apps Are Already Separate
Why Google Play Services Are Now
More Important Than Android
When Google released Android 2.0, the
worries were already beginning to mount.
Anamazing new turn-by-turn Navigation
feature was about to ship on the brand
new
Motorola Droid. However, it was also
released to the Android Market the
following
month
. This began a trend of Google releasing
new
features via app updates instead of
operating system upgrades.

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