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 Play Services 6.5 Receiving Updates
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
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 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
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
National Library of Australia Launch Unique Cartography Exhibition, Russel Crowe Lends Hollywood Grace
The National Library of Australia recently held an event in Canberra to mark the launch of the "Mapping our World" exhibition that is showcasing some of the rarest and oldest maps . Lending grace to the occasion was none other than Hollywood star Russell Crowe, a self-professed "map geek who said he has loved pouring over maps since his childhood. “We have a history of … [Read more...] about National Library of Australia Launch Unique Cartography Exhibition, Russel Crowe Lends Hollywood Grace
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