In October, some smartphone manufacturers such as Nokia, Samsung and HTC will launch Windows 8 devices. Recently, a rumor has been raised up about Microsoft that the software giant is working on its own-branded Windows 8 smartphone. That means, the company will come in the smartphone device market along with its own software to compete with existing manufacturers.
Saying Goodbye to Google Maps, Apple introduced Apple Maps in iOS 6. But few days after launch, Apple CEO Tim Cook had to apologize to Apple Maps users for faulty maps in iOS 6. On the other side, Google isn’t remained quiet. Rather the tech giant is bidding to hold onto iPhone users by improving its maps for the mobile Web. We have come to know that Google is planning to announce the debut of Street View images to its mobile Google Maps web app.
Apple replaced Google Maps with its own offering in iOS 6. Ever since the release, users have been complaining and pointing out numerous errors. Now, Apple CEO Tim Cook has posted a letter to customers on the company’s website, apologizing for the user experience, and even pointing to some alternatives. Get the details inside.
Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular all over the world. They are fast replacing feature phones, due to better functionality and app usability. But, smartphones have not crossed the dominance of feature phones yet. However, a survey shows, smartphones will be leading the global handset market by 2013.
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), texting while driving causes around 200,000 accidents per year. Most states in the U.S. have passed laws in order to prohibit texting or complete cell phone using while driving. But people are still found texting behind the wheels. As the prohibitions don’t seem to hold, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are trying to make a software that can keep the drivers away from texting while driving.
Windows Phone 8 devices might hit the market earlier than anticipated, reported PocketNow citing unnamed sources. According to the earlier speculations, Windows Phone 8 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) was expected to be introduced in September, and the devices were expected to hit the market in November. But the new report from PocketNow says, some Windows Phone 8 devices may come as early as September.
To predict the future is one of the most sought after power by human beings. That’s why, occult sciences and astrology have developed since the inception of civilization. Now, science and technology has devised a way to predict your movements. A new algorithm developed by a team of British researcher’s can tell what place you will be in the next 24 hours.
Though Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 8 operating system during a special Windows Phone Summit in late June, it didn’t announce any release date of the Windows Phone 8. But ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley says that Windows Phone 8 may Release to Manufacturing (RTM) during September, and the handsets will start releasing from November.