Trapster began as a resounding success in 2007, so much so that they were acquired by Nokia's mapping division in 2010. Unfortunately for both companies, this was at a time when there were very few apps that offered granular traffic and police activity details (by way of crowd-sourced information)... now tech leaders like Google have acquired technologies and apps like Waze. … [Read more...] about Avoid the Law No More: Trapster Dies with 2014
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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
New Android Feature “Nearby” Expected at Google I/O 2014
With all of the hype and excitement surrounding Apple's WWDC 2014 conference, it may have been easy to forget that Google's I/O 2014 conference is right around the corner and happening later this month. One of the features expected to be announced is an extension to Location Services called Nearby, which would make it easier for Android devices to interact with others in close … [Read more...] about New Android Feature “Nearby” Expected at Google I/O 2014