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Google Maps, everyone uses it. But how did Google rise up through the ranks and make Google Maps such a useful product? A new infographic explains just that, looking back on the history of Google Maps and its competitors. Titled “Google’s Roadmap to World Domination,” the infographic reminds us that soon Google will be running…
The earlier rumored Nexus 8 may launch at the end of April, DigiTimes is reporting. Citing sources from Taiwan’s supply chain, the site says Google won’t be making Nexus 7 any more to avoid “price competition in the 7-inch segment.” Instead, it will launch a new tablet in the space that is currently dominated by…
Qualcomm launched a new Android app for phones using its Snapdragon chipset. Called Glance, it relies on another Qualcomm app, Battery Guru, to show key information on your phone’s lockscreen. Among the details you can get without turning on the phone are upcoming appointments, links to frequently used apps and contacts, and weather information. Yup,…
Sony has started rolling out firmware update for three of its phones, including the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR. Based on Android 4.3, this update brings along several improvements to Bluetooth connectivity, battery, YouTube app, while also updating some of Sony’s own apps. In the same tweet announcing the big news for its…
In its latest finding, EVleaks has spilled the beans on the upcoming HTC M8 Mini. Just like that was the case with last year’s HTC One, the new model will also have its Mini version. And perhaps even the Maxi model as well, though we don’t have that part confirmed. Back to the M8 Mini.…
Moto G is now available from US Cellular which is selling it for $99 without any long-term commitments. That’s the same amount Verizon Wireless is asking while requiring you to put a signature on a two-year contract. You will need some minutes, texts and data; and that’s where US Cellular hopes to make some money.…
Well, that’s a bummer. The world’s hottest cryptocurrency has been outlawed in Russia as well as other cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin and Litecoin. Russia’s Prosecutor General Office came to this conclusion after meeting with the Central Bank, FSB and the Interior Ministy. “The monitoring of the use of virtual currencies shows an increasing interest in them,…
The battle between Nokia and HTC over patents has come to an end. The two companies have settled all patent litigation, and have agreed to enter into a patent and technology collaboration agreement. This news comes just before the acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft is expected to take effect. “We are very pleased to have…
Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need any roads. The 1980’s were an amazing and weird time, full of floppy disks, pixellated images, butt-rock and of course, mullets. The 80’s were really the birth of our electronic device addiction, with the creation of the microprocessor opening up the door for a whole new ages of…
The rumored Samsung Black Editions of the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 mini have become a reality. Samsung officially announced the device on Friday, which are now available in select markets. The Galaxy S4 and S4 mini Black Editions are the same devices you’re used to but with some added flair. The devices have a…