Apple mapping a future without Google in iOS 6?
A new report indicates Apple is on the verge of replacing the Google Maps app altogether in the next version of iOS. Considering Apple's history of buying up mapping technologies and its preference of using its own technology rather than third-party solutions, the report makes sense.
RadioShack is offering $50 discount on iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S
RadioShack is having a $50 discount sale on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S on all carriers until June 30. The deal is valid at every RadioShack location and can combine with trade-ins through the company’s Trade and Save program. Target is also offering a similar $50 price cut on the iOS smartphones. That means the 8GB iPhone...
So who picks the browser on a mobile device: You or “them”?
There's quite a ruckus going on over ARM-powered Windows 8 tablets: Mozilla and Google are crying foul over third-party browser restrictions Microsoft has put in place in Windows 8. Here's why this isn't really a new problem and why it's likely to get worse over time.
Apps & updates: Instapaper 4.2, Yelp, and more
While Google+ got the most notable update earlier this afternoon, there are three other nice little updates to apps this evening. Most notably, Instapaper was updated to version 4.2, which adds an iBook style “pagination” feature. Other key features include: All-new Fast Pagination mode, a complete rewrite from the old pagination code that greatly improves accuracy and page-turn...
Facebook announces App Center for all platforms and devices
Facebook just announced that it is launching a new App Center—but it is not just for Facebook apps. The HTML 5-based App Center will give Facebook users access to iOS, Android, web, mobile web, and desktop apps. Interestingly, Facebook reiterated that it is not competing directly with Apple or Google, because the App Center will send users to both the...
Facebook announces App Center for all platforms and devices
Facebook just announced that it is launching a new App Center—but it is not just for Facebook apps. The HTML 5-based App Center will give Facebook users access to iOS, Android, web, mobile web, and desktop apps. Interestingly, Facebook reiterated that it is not competing directly with Apple or Google, because the App Center will send users to both the...
Oracle, Google lawyers spar over Android’s Dalvik VM as patent phase begins
The second phase of the Oracle v. Google trial got into full swing today, following yesterday's verdict, which left Oracle with a partial and inconclusive victory over Google. The subject...
RIM announces new COO, CMO following anti-Apple ‘Wake Up’ reveal
The big May 7 uncloaking that revealed Research in Motion is behind the seemingly anti-Apple “Wake Up” flash mob from last week occurred on schedule, but not too many people appeared to care as the steam from the confusing campaign already ran its quick course. The “Wake Up. Be Bold” marketing scheme unveiled yesterday at wakeupbebold.com by BlackBerry Australia...
Google gets license to test drive autonomous cars on Nevada roads
On Monday, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles approved Google’s license application to test autonomous vehicles on the state’s roads. The state had approved such laws back in February, and has...
NPD: iOS plummets to 29 percent of total US smartphone sales in Q1
Apple’s iOS United States smartphone market share slide 12 percent in the year’s first quarter, which helped Google’s Android to capture nearly two-thirds of the market. According to CNET, market research firm NPD Group placed Android’s U.S. market share at 61 percent, which is a dramatic gain from the holiday quarter’s 49 percent. Meanwhile, Apple’s iOS slid...
Google+ Hangouts on Air live broadcasting is now out of beta
Google+ users can now broadcast live public video feeds and video conferences via webcams through its Hangouts on Air feature, which was previously only available to a select number of accounts. Google announced today...
