Jun 26
Jun 26
The Daily Roundup for 06.26.2013
Posted in: Today's ChiliYou might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Jun 26
If you’re in the mood for some up-close-and-personal action with the streets around you – or halfway around the world – this week, you’re in luck. Google has updated Google Earth, the app iteration of it, for both iOS and Android, bringing Street View to your hand for smartphones and tablets alike. This app will
Jun 26
Google’s taking the iOS version of its Earth mapping app up to 7.1. The update brings a few new features, including, most notably, the addition of its Street View imagery — following a similar update to the Android version. Also on the docket are improved transit, walking and biking directions, which can be viewed in 3D. The interface has been streamlined too, with a number of informational layers like Wikipedia located under a handy Earth logo in the top left off the app. The release of 7.1 also marks the app’s availability in more than 100 countries. More info on the update can be had in the source link below.
Filed under: GPS, Mobile, Google
Source: Google Lat Long Blog
Jun 26
Jun 26
Google refreshes Maps and Earth with 800,000 megapixels of new satellite imagery
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It’s not easy being a satellite; permanent imaging gear becomes outdated mere months after launch, and Mother Nature is constantly caught photobombing close-ups, throwing naughty clouds between a lens and the shot. All that makes for some pretty inconsistent online viewing. Fortunately, Google’s stepped in to set things straight, combining the magic of photo stitching with the capture power of a brand-spanking-new Landsat 8. The result is a cloud-free planet, enabling millions of web-equipped “explorers” to realize improved aerial views as seen from 438 miles above sea level. It’s pretty spectacular, and it’s about friggin’ time.
Filed under: GPS, Internet, Google
Source: Google Maps
Jun 26
The launch of NVIDIA’s SHIELD device has been done in a rather unique way – one in which we’ve seen and actually played with the device several times before we’ve gotten a review unit for final testing purposes. Now that we’ve got the final hardware in the house, and now that it’s in it’s final
Jun 26
This week NVIDIA has made a rather important decision regarding the launch of their first Android handheld device SHIELD. Instead of shipping at the original announcement date (that was today, mind you), SHIELD has gotten a bit of a push forward to July in favor of a solid launch. The reason for this change is
Jun 26
Google Search Android app updated with location-based offers, voice-activated music playback
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Jelly Bean users running Android 4.1 or later can now snag a few more features with Google’s Search app. The update (version number varies depending on your device) delivers three notable additions. The first tool pushes saved offers as you approach a redemption location, reminding you of forgotten deals when they’re most relevant. Next up is a new voice action, which lets you control music playback — both on your device and in the Play Store — by speaking to your handset. (Voice action tips also make a debut with this refresh.) A third addition enables instant access to information about television programming you’re currently consuming, assuming your HDTV is connected to the web and on the same WiFi network as your device. Get your download on at the source link below.
Filed under: Software, HD, Mobile, Google
Via: Droid Life
Source: Google Play, Google+
Jun 26
Motorola Mobility Has A New Logo
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