30Jun2011
Want A Google+ Invitation? How To Sign Up For Google’s Social Network
Google is betting that its new social network – Google+, will fix what it calls the “awkward” state of online sharing–but Google isn’t sharing invitations to its latest project with everyone. Users have been clamoring for invitations to Google+, which Google launched as a limited “field trial,” noting “you may find some rough edges.” Access to the project is currently by invitation only, and a limited number of users were given 15
Read MoreLeave a Comment27May2011
Your iPad’s a Telephone With Google Voice
Out of the box, Apple has you covered on your iPad 2 with FaceTime for video chat with your friends, family and colleagues, so long as they have a FaceTime capable device and a Wi-Fi connection. But let’s face it, not everybody is on FaceTime, and certainly not constantly near a Wi-Fi hot spot. If all you want to do is replicate a phone connection, Google Voice along with a couple of native iOS apps may be just what you’re looking for. Google Voice Account. If you’re not already
Read MoreLeave a Comment11May2011
Apple Could Win the Cloud Music Game Thanks to Google and Amazon
Google announced its new cloud music service Tuesday, and Amazon revealed its own Cloud Player in late March. At this point, Apple is really the last major player to make its move. But judging by the offerings so far, that might work to Apple’s advantage. Both Google and Amazon have decided that seeking special licensing for cloud music playback isn’t necessary, and that they’re allowed to offer their services without seeking any additional consent or agreements from major record
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Apple Passes Google as Most Valuable Brand
Apple is now the most valuable brand in the world, according to a report by Millward Brown. Apple surpassed Google, ending that company’s four-year reign as the top brand, thanks to an 84-percent increase in value during the past year. The single most likely suspect for the change? Apple’s iPad. The iPad debuted last year and sold very well for a brand new class of device, beating all analyst expectations. The iPad 2 continues to dominate the tablet market; all the resulting revenue
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Senate Hearing: Apple, Google and the Future of Mobile Privacy
Following up on the concerns he raised about Apple gathering location data for iPhone users, Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) chaired the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee meeting today called “Protecting Mobile Privacy: Your Smartphones, Tablets, Cell Phones and Your Privacy.” Apple VP of Software Technology Bud Tribble and Google Director of Government Relations and Public Policy Alan Davidson provided testimony, along with a number of other industry and government witnesses. Sen. Franken
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Google tops corporate reputations, Apple up to fifth
Google has managed to oust traditional businesses to claim the top reputation among US companies, Harris said Monday. The search giant and Android maker pushed Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway down to fourth place. The study gave Google top marks for financial strength and its famously pampering work environment but also counted in the top five for the actual products, its overall vision, and its responsibility to the world. Apple managed to build its own reputation up. The company rose to
Read MoreLeave a Comment30Mar2011
Apple Charting New Future for iOS Maps — Without Google?
A new job posting went up at Apple, suggesting the company is continuing to move towards its own mobile map plans, separate from Google. According to the posting, an iOS Maps Application Developer in Cupertino would help “radically improve how people interact with maps and location-based services.” User interface design is a must, as well as a “passion” for location-based technologies. Certainly, there’s room for improvement in the current Maps app, which has seen
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Apple Charting New Future for iOS Maps — Without Google?
A new job posting went up at Apple, suggesting the company is continuing to move towards its own mobile map plans, separate from Google. According to the posting, an iOS Maps Application Developer in Cupertino would help “radically improve how people interact with maps and location-based services.” User interface design is a must, as well as a “passion” for location-based technologies.Certainly, there’s room for improvement in the current Maps app, which has seen relatively few
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Sprint Introduces the Nexus S 4G and Integrated Google Voice Service
The Nexus S 4G will include Google Voice integration Sprint users have something to be happy about today: A new 4G handset, the Nexus S 4G, and integrated Google Voice for all phone models. The Nexus S 4G will be the first 4G device to come stocked with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The 4G model shares most of the same features as the original 3G Nexus S, including a 4-inch Super AMOLED Contour Display, a 5-megapixel back facing camera, forward-facing VGA camera, and 16 GB of onboard storage. It
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Google Translate app now available for iOS devices
Google has just released the native iOS version of its Google Translate service which was previously available only for iPhone users as an HTML5 web app. The native iOS app brings all the features of the web app plus other new features such as speak to translate, audio translation and full-screen mode. Available now as a free downlaod, Google Translate app supports iPhone or iPod Touch with OS version higher than 3.0.The new Google Translate iOS accepts voice input for 15 languages, and,
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