Google has updated its Google Maps API, and added in a range of new features for developers to use the Google Maps API within their applications, and the API is now released as part of the Google Play SDK. You can see details of what is new in the Google Maps API below, which include vector based … [Read more...] about Google Updates Google Maps API
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Android Jelly Bean Now On 6.7 Percent Of Devices
Google has released its latest Android distribution data, and the latest versions of Android, which include Android 4.1 and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, are now on 6.7 percent of all Android devices. This has increased from 2.7 percent last month, showing a significant growth in the adoption of the newer … [Read more...] about Android Jelly Bean Now On 6.7 Percent Of Devices
Apple Launches iTunes Store In Russia, India, South Africa And More Countries
Yesterday we heard a rumor that Apple would be launching their iTunes Store in Russia, and it is now official. However, Apple has also launched the iTunes Store in many more countries alongside Russia. Apple has introduced their iTunes Store in a total of 56 new countries, which include Russia, … [Read more...] about Apple Launches iTunes Store In Russia, India, South Africa And More Countries
Valve Big Picture Launches Bringing Steam Gaming To Your HD TV (video)
If you have been wondering when Valve would make their new Steam TV gaming software live and available to all, you will be pleased to learn that the wait is over. As Valve has this week removed it from beta testing which started back in September and made the service live to all, Watch the video … [Read more...] about Valve Big Picture Launches Bringing Steam Gaming To Your HD TV (video)
Space Digits Watch Inspired By Intergalactic Travel Unveiled By Tokyoflash (video)
TokyoFlash has unveiled a new addition to their range of uniquely styled watches this week with the launch of the Kisai Space Digits LCD Watch, which has been inspired by intergalactic travel. The Kisai Space Digits watch displays the time and date digitally on one screen, and is easy to read once … [Read more...] about Space Digits Watch Inspired By Intergalactic Travel Unveiled By Tokyoflash (video)
Sony To Reveal Android Jelly Bean Update Schedule Later This Month
It would appear that Sony may have some good news for owners of its Xperia Android smartphones before Christmas, as Sony will be announcing their Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update schedule around the middle of December. The news comes from Sony's official Twitter account, who posted the news in … [Read more...] about Sony To Reveal Android Jelly Bean Update Schedule Later This Month
Wise TiVi Integrated PC & Web Camera Easily Adds Android 4.2 Features To Your HDTV
If you are looking for a quick and convenient way to add Android support to your HDTV, together with the added benefit of a web camera you can use with the screen, Wise TiVi might be a solution. A new Wise TiVi device is available in three different versions as either a set-top box, a portable … [Read more...] about Wise TiVi Integrated PC & Web Camera Easily Adds Android 4.2 Features To Your HDTV
Microsoft Says App Downloads And Developer Revenue Up 100 Percent Since WP8 Launch
Microsoft has announced on Twitter that since the release of their new Windows Phone 8 platform, the number of application downloads from their Windows Phone store has increased by 100 percent. Microsoft also announced that their developer revenue has also increased by 100 percent since the launch … [Read more...] about Microsoft Says App Downloads And Developer Revenue Up 100 Percent Since WP8 Launch
The Daily iPad Only News App To Be Shut Down
Some of our readers will remember The Daily, an iPad-only news app that was launched by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Well, News Corp has decided to shut down The Daily, and the subscription-based application will close on the 15th of December. We heard in May 2011 that The Daily lost $10 million in … [Read more...] about The Daily iPad Only News App To Be Shut Down
Nokia Says They Are Not Moving To Android
There have been a number of rumors over the last few days that Nokia are considering using Google's Android platform. The rumors started after a job listing appeared online looking for a Linux developer. Nokia has now posted an official response to the rumors that they were considering developing … [Read more...] about Nokia Says They Are Not Moving To Android
Pixar’s Lamp Recreated Using Arduino Technology (video)
The Lamp named Pinokio has been developed by students at Victoria University of Wellington, and has been built using six servos, an Arduino processor, a web camera, and OpenCV. Check the results out in the video after the jump. It's not the first time that developers have tried to recreate the … [Read more...] about Pixar’s Lamp Recreated Using Arduino Technology (video)
Skyrim Dragonborn Info Leaks Ahead Of Tomorrows Release On Xbox 360 (video)
Skyrim fans looking forward to tomorrows release of the new Skyrim Dragonborn DLC for Xbox 360, would would rather find out from the game what it includes, should look away now as a SPOILER ALERT!!! has been issued. As beta tester of the new Skyrim Dragonborn DLC for Xbox 360 has leaked … [Read more...] about Skyrim Dragonborn Info Leaks Ahead Of Tomorrows Release On Xbox 360 (video)
