…peripherals could be problematic. Flimsy maps The new iPhone 5 has new maps that are powered by Apple rather than Google, as in previous years. The in-house mapping was done with the help of satnav specialist TomTom in the hope that the iPhone 5 would be able to rival most…
App available for Android devices is updated Improved synching across devices Persistent search features In what may be part of its bold vision to bring Google Maps across all platforms, Google has announced that it is starting with an updated version of the popular app for Android device users. App…
…download. Some examples include the free iFindView and StreetViewer. Those dependent to public transit feature of the Google Maps app can go and visit Google Transit using their Safari browser. The mobile version of the app can be installed as a web app to the home screen. Then,…
…that this version is its best so far and would be a far better option than its leading rival, the Android operating system of Google, particularly its latest JellyBean. What users will not find on the iOS 6 when it debuts this Wednesday may be support for near-field-communication, as well…
…set to go on sale in South Korea next week and in other countries like Japan and the States in October, the Korean company will vie for a share in the crucial end-of-year shopping season against other handset makers who recently released their smartphone devices like Google’s Motorola, and China’s…
…its sRGB display that can deliver 44 per cent more colour saturation and fewer glares and because its screen is LCD, the iPhone 5 can display whites much better. Operating System Galaxy S3 is pre-loaded with the Android Ice Cream Sandwich version of Google’s operating system for mobile…
…up to a $250,000 fine. We’d be surprised if he got any jail time, or a hefty fine. But we wouldn’t be surprised if he did something just as stupid again given he allegedly had other arrest warrants outstanding. Google Sued Over Search Results Some believe it doesn’t take much…
…at the heels of the fallout in the licensing agreement between Google and Apple that is supposed to give Youtube another five years lease of life as a built-in app in the operating system of Apple devices. Apple is also not including Google Maps, the digital go-to source for directions….
…event in the U.S., credited this to the Instagram team whom he described as “super-talented bunch of engineers” and “just killing it.” He also vowed that Facebook will not come in the way of Instagram so it can keep itself independent from Facebook. A move just like Google’s…
Five new products Includes protection for Macs Finds malicious links on social networking sites Trend Micro’s Titanium Internet Security 2013 is said to be the answer to social networking safety. It identifies potentially malicious links on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, MySpace and Pinterest. Five new products Includes protection for Macs…
…27, Google introduced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean during its Google I/O conference and claimed it to be an improved system geared to give much improved performance and visuals. When released for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on July 11, it was meant to be issued as an over-the-air update while pre-installed…
…power up the hardware capabilities of these phones and deliver consistency of strong performance across multiple platforms in order to give the best user experience. The ecosystem of the Windows platform is claimed to be more comprehensive than either Android or iOS systems. Google is yet to flatten the kinks…