WIND Mobile is reaching out to those Canadians who managed to get themselves a Google Nexus 4. It is offering a CA$50 credit to those who activate a new line on the Unlimited Wish 40 or Unlimited Wish 25 plan between December 10th, 2012 to December 31th, 2012. It is available to both Pay Before and Pay After customers. Click […]
Google Maps for iPhone downloaded 10 million times in first 48 hours
It appears that there was a bit of pent-up demand for an alternative to Apple Maps among iOS users. Google’s Jeff Huber today announced that Google Maps for iPhone was downloaded over 10 million downloads in the first 48 hours that it was available. We’re excited for the positive reception of Google Maps for iPhone around the world. Congratulations to […]
Google describes Nexus 4 supply as “scarce and erratic”
Since the Google Nexus 4 smartphone went on sale in mid-November, it has been out of stock far more often than it has been in stock. LG, its manufacturer, has already confirmed that it is struggling to meet the “huge demand.” Google UK & Ireland Managing Director Dan Cobley has now taken to Google+ to offer both an apology and […]
Google dropping Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support for new devices
Google today announced that its Google Sync service would no longer be available to new devices as of January 30th, 2013. The service allowed users to access Gmail, Calendar and Contacts through the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol. With the recent launch of CardDAV, Google now offers similar access via IMAP, CalDAV and CardDAV, making it possible to build a seamless […]
Google Maps now available for iPhone and iPod touch
As expected, Google has launched much-anticipated Google Maps for the iPhone and iPod Touch (4th gen). Former users of the app will find it familiar but the interface has been refreshed in much the same way that Google has recently updated other iOS apps such as Gmail and YouTube. Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get […]
Google launches Sound Search for Google Play widget for Android
Google today announced a new widget to help Android users identify that song they’re listening to. The Sound Search for Google Play widget will not only identify the song but also conveniently let you purchase it later through Google Play: Sometimes, you hear a song you like while you’re out and about but don’t want to download it right at […]
Google Maps returning to iOS tonight?
If Apple Maps has left you wanting or driven you over to bookmarking maps.google.com on your iOS devices, there good be some good news tonight. AllThingsD reports that Google will release its new iOS Maps app tonight. Google Maps had been preinstalled on iOS devices from the time that the first iPhone launched. It was dropped from iOS 6 this […]
Google Nexus 7 shipments to top one million in December
Despite competition from the new Apple iPad mini and other Android tablets, sales of the Google Nexus 7 tablet remain strong and are even growing stronger. In late October, ASUS indicated that it was nearing sales of 1 million tablets a month and it now appears that it will hit that milestone in December. According to Digitimes‘ supply chain maker […]