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MapQuest opens its API to Android, iOS developers
MapQuest today announced that it has released the Android Maps API and the beta release of the Apple iOS Maps API. These full suite of features are supposed to be a better alternative to other native mobile mapping APIs, according to Vijay Bangaru, VP-Product at MapQuest. MapQuest has developed both the Android and Apple iOS Map APIs, which offer pretty serviceable features including: Android Maps API : Advanced routing options and ability to display the route directly on the map Built-in geocoding and reverse geocoding Smooth animation when zooming/panning Ability to … Read more
Charles West
CES 2012: TomTom app for iOS gets your social networks involved
TomTom is showing off a preview of version 1.1 of its app for iPhone and iPad at CES 2012. The update will bring a social aspect in to what is normally an individual travel experience. Don’t assume TomTom is trying to snag a piece of the success known as Waze Social GPS. TomTom seems to be taking a different approach to social navigation. Instead of creating somewhat of a social network within itself, the TomTom app will soon be able to grab information from existing social networks such as Facebook and … Read more
George Tinari
CES 2012: Ford SYNC adds NPR News app, hits impressive milestones
Ford has joined forces with National Public Radio to bring NPR news programs and stations to select Ford vehicles with Ford SYNC AppLink. Since SYNC is powered by voice control, drivers can listen to NPR’s radio stations without even having to glance at their smartphone. The updated NPR app includes support for SYNC AppLink, which can then be set up in the car. Ford cites a growing trend in Internet radio usage as one of the motivations for this new in-car tech. Using cell phones to listen to online radio … Read more
George Tinari
Slacker Radio app gets some wheels through Ford AppLink
Ford has this pretty cool system called AppLink that lets smartphones take advantage of the car’s built-in voice recognition. The selection of compatible apps has been limited, but now they can count one more well-established name to add to their roster: Slacker Radio. Once paired over Bluetooth, you can tell Ford Sync to play stations (either custom built, or any of those tailored by Slacker’s DJs) over the stereo, block artists or songs you don’t like, or conversely mark others as favourites for easy access later, all hands-free. Pandora already … Read more
Simon Sage
Jetstar rentable iPads get Gameloft titles, signals a new market for developers
After announcing a unique iPad rental program for inflight entertainment in February, Australian airline Jetstar is expanding the content available on those iPads. Gameloft is bringing twelve of its gaming titles for iOS specifically to Jetstar’s rental units. Of the twelve, five will be available starting in December: Real Football, Shrek Kart, Avatar, UNO, and N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance. The other seven games – GT Racing: Motor Academy, Brain Challenge, Blokus, Ironman 2, Let’s Golf 2, The Settlers, and Asphalt 5 – are slated for availability in the first quarter of 2012. President … Read more