While it may seem that the news is primarily for developers, Google's announcement that Google Play services is receiving a series of updates is good news for everybody --more features and more functionality all around! The Google Maps API now includes a toolbar that provides users with turn-by-turn directions quickly to a selected marker. With the updates, Google Maps will … [Read more...] about Google Play Services 6.5 Receiving Updates
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Google Maps Wants You To Do More Exploring
With so many updates to Google Maps these days, users of the app are likely to feel a little spoiled. Everybody knows they should rely on Google Maps when they need directions, but what if you aren't actually sure where you want to go? We all think of exploration while on holiday, but consider that with the tap on the new Explore button, you could be well on your way to finding … [Read more...] about Google Maps Wants You To Do More Exploring
Google Maps Updates Search, Transit Results and Terrain View
We are expecting to see more Google Maps announcements very soon with enhancements that include an entirely redesigned interface and clearer images, but the flagship navigation app wasn't left out of the Google I/O conference excitement. Updates to the app were pushed out yesterday that included updates to search, transit results and terrain view. When searching in the app, … [Read more...] about Google Maps Updates Search, Transit Results and Terrain View
Google Maps Attains 1 Billion Installations
I think that we can all agree: in the grand scheme of large numbers, 1-billion is a pretty big one. This week, Google added Maps as the second entry on the list of their development efforts that enjoy over 1-billion installations; the first was Gmail (starting off the list in May of this year). Given the cross-platform nature of Google Maps, reaching this milestone is even … [Read more...] about Google Maps Attains 1 Billion Installations
Google I/O Wrap Up
The 2013 edition of the Google I/O event was without any fancy hardware launches, something that many analysts had predicted. There wasn't even a new Android update announced, which analysts were definitely expecting. Many are now suggesting that Google I/O might just have returned to the way it used to be, with the focus back on developers instead of the products or the … [Read more...] about Google I/O Wrap Up
iOS 6 Launches Today for the iPad – Here Is What to Expect
Celebrations continue at the Apple camp and the latest offering is the upgraded and thoroughly revamped iOS 6 that promises to bring along some nice developments to its entire lineup of i-prefixed devices. The company is still fresh from launching its new gen iPhone 5 and might unveil the long rumored iPad Mini next month. In between, we have the iOS 6, which continues with all … [Read more...] about iOS 6 Launches Today for the iPad – Here Is What to Expect
What is Google Android Jellybean?
Jelly Bean is the latest in the series of delicious Android versions that Google has been doling out and as usual, promises to take things to the next higher level of computing be it in a smartphone or a tablet device. Designated Android 4.1 (and not 5.0 as some had speculated), Jelly Bean however brings about some significant enhancements over its predecessor, Android 4.0 ICS … [Read more...] about What is Google Android Jellybean?