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'Maps' Problems: Apple Hiring Software Engineers As Woes Continue
With major problems in its new Maps application drawing criticism, new postings on Apple's career website reveal that the company is hiring software engineers to work on Maps.
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iPhone 5 Unlikely To Impact Samsung Shipments, Indicates Report
Apple recently released its hotly-anticipated iPhone 5, and tech gurus opined that the smartphone will give competitors, especially arch-rival Samsung, a run for their money. However, a new report indicates that the iPhone 5 is unlikely to impact Samsung's sales.
Starbucks Confirms It Will Support Apple's Passbook On iOS 6 By September End
Coffee giant Starbucks seems to be on track to incorporate Apple's Passbook app from the end of September. The news means that the company will integrate its existing Starbucks digital payment card into the new app for users to pay for coffee.
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Price Revealed, Launch Confirmed For Oct. 26
Lenovo officially unveiled its ThinkPad Tablet 2 back in August, introducing the device as its first Windows 8 slate. The 10-inch tablet seems aimed at the business and executive market, and will come equipped with Windows 8 Pro and the full Office 2013 suite.
Kindle Fire HD $49 4G Deal: What Happens After The First Year?
Amazon is offering a $49 4G-for-a-year deal for its new Kindle Fire HD, but while the program stirred some consumer excitement, it also raised questions about what happens to the price once that year is over. Between reports, speculation and assumptions, definite answers on the deal have now surfaced.
Wal-Mart Stops Retailing Amazon Kindle Tablets
Wal-Mart recently announced that it will stop selling Amazon's Kindle products, making it the second major store to stop selling Amazon's devices. Earlier in May this year, retail chain Target announced that it will no longer sell Amazon's devices.
iOS 6 Maps: What’s The Problem?
Apple's launch of iOS 6 on Thursday introduced a major feature in the mobile operating system: Maps. Apple ditched Google Maps and replaced it with an in-house alternative, but issues have blighted the service and prompted users to ask why Apple did not keep Google Maps.
Dell Unveils Business-Friendly Windows 8 Pro Latitude 10 Tablet – Top Specs & Features
With Windows 8 almost here, Dell has finally unveiled its expected business-friendly tablet, the Latitude 10. Packing a full-fledged version of Windows 8 Pro and Intel's Clover Trail Atom processor, this 10.1-inch tablet promises to offer a viable solution for business users.
Roku Updates iOS And Android Apps As Streaming Stick Is Unveiled
Roku unveiled its Streaming Stick, a peripheral designed the bring the functionality of Roku in a USB-sized stick which connects to HDTVs. The Streaming Stick is available for $99.99. The size of a hand, it connects via a HDMI port on a MHL TV allowing devices to be powered by high definition TVs. The device functions essentially as a Roku box, without a remote.
Google Goes Up Against Facebook And Instagram With Purchase Of SnapSpeed
Google is on a roll with top level purchases of late. When Facebook acquired Instagram, the purchase became one of the hottest topics on the internet, and in many respects, it still is. Not to be outdone by its rival, Google purchased Nik Software, the developer of an Instagram-like application called SnapSpeed, which leaves observers wondering what Google plans to do with it.
Acer Iconia Tab A110 Will Ship Soon With Android Jelly Bean
Acer first unveiled its new Iconia Tab A110 in June at Computex, touting a promising tablet running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Now, the company has officially announced that the A110 will start shipping soon, but it will pack the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android Jelly Bean 4.1.
iPad Mini Photos Leaked: The Real Deal?
Apple is expected to take the wraps off its iPad Mini during a rumored press event in October. With the alleged release around the corner, the rumors and leaks are flying thick and fast.
Twitter's New Apps Put The Focus On Users: The Details
On Wednesday, Twitter unveiled a complete redesign to its mobile apps, bringing a focus to user content. The changes move the Home, Connect, Me categories to the left of the screen.
