American Airlines has just become the first major commercial airline to deploy electronic flight bags in their cockpits, which offer Apple iPads in lieu of the traditional paper-based reference materials that pilots must transport with them on flights. The use of tablets in the cockpits will bring generous fuel savings thanks to the reduction in…
Mobile Home: The driving tool that gives Siri a true purpose
Driving while using your phone is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous ways to cause an accident. So automakers have put a huge emphasis on preventing such unfortunate situations, as car models are now leaving the lot with Bluetooth built-in to let folks use their phone hands-free. Unfortunately, for the millions of people who…
MapQuest releases Windows Phone 8 app
Windows Phone 8 owners get another navigation choice in MapQuest. One of the originals in online mapping is offering its mobile app with usable services for free. Features include voiced, turn-by-turn directions for driving and walking, along with live traffic and the usual point-of-interest searching. And as you can expect, the MapQuest Windows Phone 8…
BMW ConnectedDrive to add web browsing, Siri, S-Voice, and Android support
For months BMW has been hard at work on its ConnectedDrive services. Now the auto company has come up with a new roadmap for 2013 and beyond. The plan is to roll out iDrive 4.2 firmware for the 2014 model year that supports web browsing, iAP Bluetooth control through iOS devices and integration with both…
Google I/O 2013: Next generation of Google Maps for mobile unveiled
At Google I/O 2013, Google unveiled an impressive new update to the Google Maps app for Android and iOS. It brings a ton of new features that truly blows the competition away. To start, it has a brand new user interface that, according to Google, is easier to use and faster. It’s nothing dramatic either…
Google Maps for iOS passes 10 million downloads in 48 hours
Google’s Jeff Huber announced today on his Google+ page that the Google Maps app released for iPhone just a few days ago received over 10 million downloads in the first 48 hours of availability in the App Store. “We’re excited for the positive reception of Google Maps for iPhone around the world,” he writes. “Congratulations…
AT&T revamps talk and text plans for international travelers
Some months after changing its international data plans, AT&T is revamping its entire line of services for travelers, which means talking and texting plans are getting a refresh as well. AT&T’s new Europe Travel plan offers bundles of 30, 80, or 200 minutes per month for anywhere in Europe. The charges are $30, $60, and…
Google apparently has an iOS 6 Maps app developed and ready to go
iOS 6 is out and with it comes Apple’s own Maps app, but many users are having a very hard time getting adjusted due to the numerous searching and location errors throughout the new app. The problems even spawned a Tumblr mocking the various issues. Luckily, help is on the way. According to 9to5Mac, Google…
Passbook integration appears on airline’s mobile sites ahead of iOS 6
iOS 6 isn’t even out yet, but one airline is already taking a leap of faith on Apple by getting a head start on Passbook integration for customers who prefer to store their airline tickets on their mobile devices. Australian Business Traveler reports that one of its readers, Shaun Lorrain, checked in to a Virginia…
Amtrak launches eTicket program, geared to make traveling simpler
Amtrak has something special for those out there who always commute back and forth from work everyday. The commuter service is launching its new eTicket program, which allows passengers to board trains nationwide without an annoying paper ticket — a cool concept that has gone live as of July 30. Now this should come to…