Breaking news, information, and analysis on the latest mobile phones and mobile technology
Apple will push social networking integration forward in iOS 6 not only with Facebook sharing across the board, but also with the ability to check-in to a venue via Yelp within the new Maps app in iOS 6. The ability to check-in is already in the Maps app for developers with access to the iOS…
Well, at least we know the Yelp team follows politics, as the latest iPhone app update includes a little joke at the expense of Rick Perry, who is vying to be the Republican presidential nominee and had a cringe-worthy moment during last night’s debate. Perry, who has been struggling in previous debates, had a brain…
Yelp has hired Goldman Sachs and Citigroup to lead its initial public offering, The New York Times reports, and the move could happen in early 2012 and it is expected that the company will be valued up to $2 billion. I’m not sure if this would have been possible without the iPhone and the rise…
From time to time, I like to spotlight apps that I’m digging lately but the truth is, I’ll generally stop using them after a week or so unless it has something really valuable to offer. I do have a core set of apps that I use every single day and these are the ones that…
T-Mobile is teaming-up with Yelp to preload their mobile app on select Android smartphones, including the Samsung Exhibit II 4G, T-Mobile myTouch and T-Mobile myTouch Q. But that’s not all, T-Mobile customers get a customized version of the application that comes with some additional features like advanced filters that make searching for a business easier…
Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman explained how powerful smartphones and the app explosion can be, as he said the first Yelp app on the iPhone in 2008 fundamentally changed its business. Prior to that app, users could be directed to Yelp via Google searches or could go directly to the site to learn about the latest…
A smartphone is a great companion for every trip. There are a number of apps that can make your travel easier, whether it’s about finding a place to stay, monuments and historical sights to see, or learning more about the city/place you’re visiting… there’s (usually) an app for that. Here are some apps I’ve found…