Posts Tagged ‘Maps’
Apple
11 iPhone Apps Available Now That Mimic iOS 6 (list)
Apple’s iOS 6 won’t be released until later this fall, but we’ve compiled some apps that mimic (sort of) some of the new features that the latest iOS version contains. And while these substitute apps still aren’t 100% the same...
Apple
31 Of the Best iOS 6 Features (list)
Apple released details that it’ll be releasing iOS 6 this fall that “take your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in entirely new directions.” Apparently, it’ll do so by providing users more features that make everyday tasks even bett...
Android
Google Maps 6.7 for Android Adds New Features (video)
Google Maps for Android 6.7 was released today and it now features Google Offers and indoor walking directions. Only available in the U.S., Google Offers allows you to see any deals near you via the Google Maps app and offers c...
Concepts
Maptor Handheld Map Projector
In Japanese Maptor means ominous robot bent on world domination, which isn’t a perfectly accurate translation but gets most of the meaning across. The Maptor device, on the other hand, has less of an overpowering feel abo...
Cell Phones
Google Updates Android Maps With Offline Directions And 3D Rendering
3D maps are coming to an Android handset near you…and maybe an iPhone. Yesterday, Google unveiled their all new 3D mapping system. It displays maps using something called “dynamic rendering”, and it lets Goo...
Apple
Apple Buys Online Maps Maker Poly9
Apple continues its global domination (or at least, small tech companies) with the acquisition of Poly9, makers of online map apps including 3D views and mapping APIs. The formerly Quebec-based developer has now reportedly relo...
Google
Google Maps Going 3D (video)
You can’t beat Google, or so it would seem. Their mapping site, Google Maps, will soon include 3D views of major cities around the world, complete with trash and landmarks. Check the above video to see New York City in 3D.
Google
Google Android Maps 4.1 Released
Google has updated its Maps application for Android to version 4.1, bringing a slew of improvements, including a new swipe gesture for moving between results, a Latitude widget for the Android’s home screen, a redesigned result...
GPS
CoPilot iPhone App Offers Free Turn-by-turn Directions For Life
The CoPilot app for the iPhone offers free turn-by-turn directions for LIFE. That’s right, it’s totally free. But like most things in the app store there’s an up sell. Drop $2.99 a month, or $19.99 a year a...
Business
AT&T Sues Verizon Over Theres A Map For That Commercial (video)
I totally saw this one coming. AT&T has sued Verizon over their some what hilarious ‘there’s a map for that’ commercial – it parodies Apple’s ‘there’s an app for that’ ads. ...
Cell Phones
Google Maps Navigation Is Real, Features Street View Turning, Route Guidance And So Much More (video)
Wow, just wow. Not even 24 hours has gone by and the Google Maps with turn-by-turn directions for Android devices rumor has become official. As suspected this will be a free app and will be available when Android 2.0 launches...
Google
Gadget Rumor: Google Maps With Turn-By-Turn Navigation Might Be Heading To Android Devices
Today rumors emerged that Google is in the process of developing their very own navigation app for smartphones running the Android OS. It’s not clear if the application would be more robust than the iPhone’s curren...