In this interesting talk at Esri DevMeetup Colorado (Fort Collins) on March 6, Bryan Noyle (@bnoyle) talks Android and fills us in on developing mobile apps for Android OS and provides loads of goodies, tips and tricks about everything Android. see also some comments from the event, weblinks, and photos HERE And remember, it’s Free […]
PDF Maps beta for Android now available from Avenza
Great news for Android fanatics and developers as Avenza Systems has rolled out their PDF Maps for Android (Beta). From the company… Avenza is pleased to announce that the PDF Maps beta for Android is now available. We have been working diligently to get support on Android and are pleased to offer a public beta […]
670 million smartphones ship in 2012, 67 million Samsungs in Q4 Alone!
Some interesting stats coming our of Juniper Research this week from the mobile industry. According to the latest figures more than 670 million smartphones shipped Globally in 2012 and in Q4 of the 200 million devices that sold, over one third of them were Samsung devices whereas about 47.8 million were iPhones… great news for […]
Android Smartphone Usage Soars Down Under
Some interesting research coming from down-under shows that Android smartphones are indeed the choice of many down-under and for developers, well, there’s really just 2 platforms to develop for. Sales of smartphones running on Google’s Android OS now outstrip those of every other smartphone type combined, including the iPhone and BlackBerry ranges and sales show […]
Google Rolls Out Android Maps API v2 – including 3D Maps
Today via their maps dev blog, Google announced details of the new Google Maps Android API v2 – some noteworthy customers using the API include Trulia, Expedia, and FlightTrack. A number of new features and functionality are included: Maps API now uses vector tiles, Caching is improved, and Maps are now 3D. About the maps API… With […]
Android sees 75.0% Smartphone Market Share in Q3
Indeed a shocking stat out of research from IDC revealing huge numbers for Android mobile OS after 4 years… So get this, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, total Android smartphone shipments worldwide reached 136.0 million units, accounting for 75.0% of the 181.1 million smartphones shipped in 3Q12. The […]
Think Apple dominates the smartphone market? Think Again, Samsung is #1
In North America much of the mindset of the consumer is that iPhone completely dominates the smartphone market. the reality though is that Samsung is the Global leader in smartphone sales, and its not even close! Sales have been brisk and the numbers are out for !3 2012… According to IDC, the worldwide smartphone market […]
Arlington National Cemetery Web Map and Mobile App for iOS and Android
Some interesting news from D.C as the Arlington National Cemetery has released an interactive map (ANC Explorer) available through its website and through a free smartphone app (iOS, Android, and BB). Using geospatial technology, visitors to Arlington can now search the database for markers of family and loved ones or search for notable, historical grave […]
The Keystone ECO MarineCase II for Popular Smartphones
Here’s a clever product designed to keep your smartphone safe in very rugged environments – and best of all its a universal size that will fit a number of popular devices. Unlike other products, like Otterbox, for example, The Marine case is not designed for everyday use, but rather for those circumstances when smartphones need […]
Take a Field Trip With Google Field Trip for Android
A new mobile app from Google – Field Trip. Field Trip can help you learn about everything from local history to the latest and best places to shop, eat, and have fun. You select the local feeds you like and the information pops up on your phone automatically, as you walk next to those places. […]