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Google Maps for mobile update brings improved search and ratings system

By Robert Nelson
on 15 May, 2013

Google I/O 2013 also included some updates in terms of maps. In this case our focus will be on the mobile side, in which these updates will be coming for Android as well as iOS users. The big line here was how they will be going "beyond direction and navigation." Pretty much, new features will be coming to Google Maps for mobile devices.

Google Street View reaches 50 countries

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Apr, 2013

Having launched in 2007 with only five US cities being shown, Google Street View is now touting availability in 50 countries. The 50 country milestone arrives as Google takes Street View into Hungary and Lesotho. This latest update however includes coverage for more than just those two named areas. In fact, Google has this update listed as being the largest single update ever for Street View.

April Fools 2013: Round-Up from Android and the web

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Apr, 2013

Google kicked off their usual array of April Fools jokes early on Saturday just for kicks, and now everyone else has joined in. It has officially begun today and we have a round-up of some of the best ones we've seen yet. For the next two days we won't believe anything we see or read, all while enjoying the pranks, gags, and rick-rolls. Check out the many that are already floating around this afternoon in our spoiler round-up.

Google Maps update brings live departure times and service alerts

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Mar, 2013

Google has recently detailed an update that may benefit those in Salt Lake City, New York City and Washington DC. The update deals specifically with mass transit and means access to live departure times and live service alerts. The catch here, these two additions will not be available for all users. Basically, the departure times are for those in Salt Lake City and New York City and the service alerts will be for those in Washington DC.

Apple buys WiFiSlam, looks to take on Google’s indoor Maps

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Mar, 2013

Today we've learned that the folks over in Cupertino from Apple have just purchased the popular Android-friendly indoor mapping company WiFiSLAM to the tune of around $20 million. WiFiSLAM is an indoor mapping start-up company from Silicon Valley, one that many Android developers have been using to integrate indoor features to their Android apps. It sounds like Apple is trying to improve their Maps offering - and quick.

Google Maps now showing some of the world’s tallest mountains

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Mar, 2013

Google has released the latest 'special collection' for Maps. This time the collection includes some of the most famous mountain ranges in the world. These include Aconcagua in South America, Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mount Elbrus in Europe and Everest Base Camp in Asia. This means you can now explore these locations virtually. Not to mention, quite a bit safer as compared to being on the ground.

Microsoft patent lawsuit looks to ban Google Maps in Germany

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Mar, 2013

A report has surfaced this evening regarding one of many lawsuits and legal spats that Microsoft is involved in, only this time regarding a patent used by Google Maps. So far the details are still flowing in but this interesting report and lawsuit could wind up having Maps banned in Germany at the hands of Microsoft.

Google Maps street view takes us inside NFL stadiums

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Feb, 2013

The NFL and Fantasy Football season might be over now, and my Packers didn't win the Super Bowl, but that won't stop us and Google from enjoying the NFL in some way or another. While the Ravens are champions and Ray Lewis is going out on his own terms, Google's giving all of us fans an inside and up close look inside of some of the best NFL stadiums. Starting with a street view mode of Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.

Google Maps adds Ski Resort runs and lifts to help you hit the powder

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Feb, 2013

Are you ready to grip some edges and hit the powder for a day of snowboarding or skiing at your favorite winter destination? Would you love a detailed map showing all the trails, runs, and even ski lifts for easy viewing on the go? Well say hello to the newest added feature to the always improving Google Maps. Today Google's announced new features to help you hit the fresh powder on the mountain top.

Facebook beats out Google Maps as the #1 app in 2012, but don’t worry Google

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jan, 2013

Everywhere we go people are always on their smartphones. This is nothing new but a recent study was just released that is leading me to believe almost all those people we see day to day are simply using Facebook way too much. We know the social network is hugely popular but today's findings by ComScore has Facebook being the absolute #1 most used and downloaded app in 2012 -- at least in the US.