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2012 TechTree Wrap-Up Part 10: Five Amusing Ad Wars
Have manufacturers gone too far with advertisements taking digs at competition — instead of highlighting their own products' strengths?
Kamakshi S, 01st Jan 2013 -
Download: Google Maps (iOS)
An app to save iPhone users from getting lost.
Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 13th Dec 2012 -
Download: HERE Maps (iOS)
Nokia Maps officially makes it to iOS devices; Android and Firefox OS will soon follow.
Kamakshi S, 20th Nov 2012 -
Interview: Manish Rathi — Co-Founder, Railyatri
We talk about the initial response to RailRadar — the Indian Railways' map-based train tracker — and future plans.
Kamakshi S, 28th Oct 2012 -
Indian Railways Turns To Google Maps For Live Train Status Updates
RailRadar system tracks over 1000 trains every day in real-time; provides info about arrivals and departures.
Kamakshi S, 11th Oct 2012 -
TechTree Blog: Tim Cooks Up Pseudo-Apology For Maps
...And suggests "trying alternatives".
RMR, 01st Oct 2012 -
Google Maps Now Offers Live Traffic Updates In India
Also, voice-based turn-by-turn navigation for its website as well as the Android app.
Kamakshi S, 05th Sep 2012 -
Google Maps Android App Now Displays Public Transport Routes For Four Cities In India
Version 6.1 lists schedules for Bangalore, Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras; My Places and Location History sections also get a facelift.
Kamakshi S, 17th Aug 2012 -
MapmyIndia Launches 5" Android Navigation Device Carpad5 For Rs 20,000
Similar to the GALAXY Note in form factor, the gadget works as a GPS navigation device, tablet, and also as a smartphone.
Kamakshi S, 13th Aug 2012 -
IOC Asks Olympics Fans In London To Stop Tweeting Excessively
Overloaded data networks keep commentators from using GPS to ascertain location of cyclists; fan outbursts on Twitter against poor coverage make matters worse.
Kamakshi S, 30th Jul 2012 -
Google Maps Introduces Panoramic Views Of The Antarctic
360-degree shots of various sites, including the Ceremonial South Pole, can now be viewed online.
Kamakshi S, 18th Jul 2012 -
Download: Olacabs (Android)
Allows you to hire, track, and pay for cabs from your Android smartphone.
Nachiket Mhatre, 13th Jun 2012 -
Rajasthan Installs GPS Trackers In Buses
Meant to help travellers locate public transport vehicles, as well as keep rash driving and diesel pilferage in check.
Jayesh Limaye, 30th May 2012 -
Nokia Maps, Drive Get Real-time Traffic Update For Mumbai And Delhi
Available for its Symbian and Windows Phone devices.
Jayesh Limaye, 02nd Apr 2012 -
Delhi Autos To Be GPS-Enabled By March
One less reason for drivers to refuse a ride.
Jayesh Limaye, 24th Jan 2012
- DRIFE Begins Operations in Namma Bengaluru
- Sevenaire launches ‘NEPTUNE’ – 24W Portable Speaker with RGB LED Lights
- Inbase launches ‘Urban Q1 Pro’ TWS Earbuds with Smart Touch control in India
- Airtel announces Rs 6000 cashback on purchase of smartphones from leading brands
- 78% of Indians are saving to spend during the festive season and 72% will splurge on gadgets & electronics
- 5 Tips For Buying A TV This Festive Season
- Facebook launches its largest creator education program in India
- 5 educational tech toys for young and aspiring engineers
- Mid-range smartphones emerge as customer favourites this festive season, reveals Amazon survey
- COLORFUL Launches Onebot M24A1 AIO PC for Professionals
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