Google Maps gets 10m iPhone downloads in 48 hours
Google’s new maps app for the iPhone has become one of the most successful app launches ever, getting over 10 million downloads in just 2 days.
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Google Maps returns to Apple store with new features
Google’s new standalone Maps app for iOS has just gone live in the App Store, following Apple’s controversial decision to replace it with their own brand of mapping software.
Marketing techniques with Google maps – upgrades and innovation
More engineering investment from Google means that marketing techniques with Google maps are going to become more innovative as the maps interface strengthens, combining Street View and consumer generated content. Here are the latest developments…
Google CEO: “I’m extremely curious that Apple has not chosen to sue us”
In a frank interview this week, Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt has admitted his surprise that Apple has not sued the search giant.
Apple sacks maps boss in management shake-up
Apple has sacked the executive who lead its widely-criticised mobile maps program as part of an ongoing staff overhaul, according to a news report.
Google revamps desktop search with ‘cleaner’ look
Google is updating its desktop search engine, offering what it claims will be a ’simpler, cleaner’ feel than before more closely aligned with its mobile and tablet versions.
Google takes on Siri with iPhone search app
Google has revamped its ‘Google Search’ app for the iPhone and iPad, giving the feature a voice search functionality that poses a challenge to Apple’s Siri.
Culture change at Apple? Two top execs to go after major management shake- up
Apple has overhauled its management team and announced that two top executives are to leave the company, in a move that could signal a major culture change at the technology giant.
Major websites knocked offline by Hurricane Sandy
US web users were unable to access a number of high-profile websites on Wednesday after as a ‘Frankenstorm’ hit New York, knocking several servers in Lower Manhattan offline.
Guardian’s n0tice Community gets Android app
A start-up app development agency has launched its first commercial project – a free Android app for The Guardian’s community noticeboard, www.n0tice.com.