Seattle-based location-sharing company Glympse today announced version 2.0 of its service for iOS and Android — its biggest update yet — that lets you view friends on a map in real-time as they move around town. It's like Apple's Find My Friends app, except it works across multiple platforms, as well as on computers. Glympse lets you authorize specific users, and now groups as well (symbolized by names like !picnic) for up to four hours at a time. An innovative timer dial makes it simple to send a...
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Glympse 2.0 one-ups Apple's Find My Friends, makes location-sharing less creepy 2
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40 Alternative Maps & GPS Apps for iOS 0
October 13th at 7:00pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsApple’s new Maps application has a lot going for it. It’s gorgeous, its vector maps make it faster than Google Maps, and it finally brings the platform alongside the competition…
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10 Common Mobile App User Complaints 0
October 10th at 1:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsSure, apps make our life easier, streamlining our calendars and grocery lists, offering entertainment while we're stuck in line, making it easy to collaborate with your...
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TomTom navigation finally arrives on Android, but lacks compatibility with popular devices 0
October 4th at 8:43am / The Verge / 0 opinionsTomTom's popular offline navigation apps have finally made their way over to Android, right on schedule. The apps have a similar feature set to their iOS counterparts, although lack the recently-added FourSquare integration. If that doesn't bother you, you'll still get all the essential features, including spoken turn-by-turn directions in multiple languages, speed camera notifications, "HD Traffic" routing, and "lifetime" map updates (TomTom says four or more per year)....
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Twist Reels In Yammer CEO David Sacks As An Advisor 0
October 3rd at 2:59pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsTwist, the startup behind a free iOS 6 app (iTunes link) that enables people to let others know when they will arrive somewhere, is today launching its application in English-speaking…
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The New Essential Apps September 2012 0
September 28th at 10:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsiPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out!...
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Apple Shows Off Maps Alternatives in App Store 0
September 28th at 2:37pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsApple is sorry about the iOS 6 Apple Maps debacle. Not only did CEO Tim Cook issue an apology letter to customers on Apple.com, the company is also h…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: We're 'extremely sorry' for iOS 6 Maps frustration 0
September 28th at 6:05am / Macworld / 0 opinionsApple CEO Tim Cook on Friday posted a public letter in the fashion of his predecessor, addressing the ongoing hullaballoo surrounding the company’s Maps app in iOS 6....
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13 Free iPhone Apps to Make Life Easier 0
September 23rd at 11:01pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWith hectic days and packed schedules, we could use all the help we can get. Why not let your phone lift some of the burden? Your iPhone can help assi…
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The Week in iOS Apps: Things to do, things to do 0
September 21st at 9:30am / Macworld / 0 opinionsIf you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance you got up early this morning for Apple’s version of Christmas Day—the launch of the iPhone 5. The phone is cool, of course, but apps are what make it useful and fun. This week’s roundup of new and updated apps includes apps for gaming, apps for grocery shopping—and a navigation app that takes advantage of changes to the phone’s native Maps app....
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Feeling lost with iOS 6 maps? Here are some workarounds 0
September 20th at 10:40am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsiOS 6 has some great features but the maps are not one. Thankfully there are good alternatives available right in Apple’s own App Store for detailed directions and points of interest. Also a bonus tip: how to turn an old iPhone 3GS into a standalone GPS.
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The Best Public Transit Apps for iOS 6 0
September 19th at 8:56pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsAs you may have noticed, the transition from Google Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 6 means that the navigation software is now without public transportation data, and that really sucks. Apple's fix for the immediate future is to push you to third-party apps, but knowing where to start can be a daunting task. To get you started, here are a few of our favorites which deliver train info for multiple cities....
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Parking Panda’s Parking Spot Rentals Service Launches In San Francisco And On iPhone 0
September 17th at 7:01am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsParking Panda, the startup that lets individuals rent out their unused parking spaces and allows garages to discount their lots during slow periods, is now available as a mobile application. The app currently supports a parking finder function in 25 cities, plus parking rentals in the service’s early markets of Baltimore and Washington D.C., as well as new additions, San Francisco and Oakland. Using the mobile interface, drivers looking for a space can quickly pull up a list of nearby parking locations....
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Google’s Loss=Yandex’s Gain In Apple’s iOS6: Russian Search Giant Nabs Maps API, Search Deal In The Works 0
September 17th at 2:28am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsApple’s gradual extrication from Google services is having a knock-on effect in international markets — and Google’s competitors elsewhere. In Russia, the local search leader Yandex is now powering Apple’s mapping service on iOS6 — and TechCrunch understands from sources close to the situation Yandex and Apple are working on an even bigger deal, in which Yandex would become the default search on the mobile version of Safari. In both the case of maps and search, Yandex is/would be replacing Google....
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Giftly, Glympse, and More 0
September 7th at 10:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsIt's Friday and what better way to celebrate than a deliciously fresh batch of the best iPhone apps of the week. We've got all kinds of tasty treats for you this time around, from a gift-giving tool to a trip planner, and so much more....
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Mapfia Launches in the UK and Five Other Regions 0
August 30th at 12:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsMapfia launched its location-based calling app to a swell of fanfare back in June, though initially the apps were restricted to North American smartphone users. Today, however, it rolls out…
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DriveScribe App For Teens Turns Smartphones Into Safe Driving Tools 0
August 30th at 6:16am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe know that cellphones and driving don't mix. Despite the accidents and known risks, 89% of teens say they reply to a text message or email within five minutes, driving...
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TomTom iOS update adds navigation to copied addresses, Foursquare check-ins 0
August 21st at 11:52am / The Verge / 0 opinionsTomTom has updated its vast selection of iOS apps, improving its social features, mapping, and navigation options. While Facebook support was added with the last update, Foursquare is the latest social platform to be integrated. Users can use Foursquare search to locate landmarks without being logged in, or, if you're a Foursquare user, you can log in to check-in to your destination when you arrive. Social networks aside, the new update adds a prompt to directly navigate to your clipboard contents (...
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TomTom Gets Foursquare Integration 0
August 21st at 10:53am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsTomTom is continuing its push to gain ground in the mobile satellite navigation (SatNav) space by rolling out a new version (v1.11) of its iOS app. If you’re not a…
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ZabKab App Makes Hailing Yellow Taxis Simple 0
August 14th at 6:04pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThose dreaded battles in traffic trying to flag down a passing taxi will soon be a thing of past horrific nightmares. ZabKab is the first TLC approved app for hailing...
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10 Transportation Apps to Keep You Moving 0
August 9th at 1:36am / Mashable / 0 opinionsAs summer comes to an end, take the opportunity to sneak in a quick trip to a cool locale, whether it's close to home or a hop, skip and jump away. While navigating...
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Here's the Only App You'll Need for the Great American Road Trip 0
August 5th at 1:08pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsRoad tripping cross-country is an American cultural institution. Whether you're a veteran of the country's highways or it's your first time taking a road trip, a new web...
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15 iPhone Apps for Your Summer Getaway 0
July 30th at 11:01am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe all have our favorite apps that we use every day, but what about apps that sidestep our usual routine? If you're travelling out of town this summer, odds are you could...
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Twist: The iOS App That Saves You From Ever Waiting Again 0
July 18th at 11:33am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThere are times when we see a team and we know that the product that they’re crafting is going to be great. When startup vets Bill Lee and Mike Belshe…