For those of you who frequent this blog, catch my tweets via @gletham, follow our facebook page (facebook.com/gisusers) and catch updates from me on other social media streams, no doubt you know I have a “thing” for mobile technology and mobile photography – ya I’m a bit of a gadget junkie! Well, starting this week […]
Community Developer Programs for Smartphone and Tablet App Development
Mobile is all the rage… what better way to complement your application, web services, or online resource than by supporting one or all of the various mobile (smartphone & tablet) platforms. The following are some useful Dev resources from all the major platforms for those thinking of creating mobile apps for a variety of devices […]
Telenav US Smartphone Survey – Android Users seek Style, iPhone users Buy Apps
You may not have caught wind of this interesting smartphone user survey conducted by Telenav a couple of months ago… indeed some interesting results. The survey looks at habits of smartphone users, asks what they would give up for their device, and examines the various different smartphone platforms. Of interest, iPhone users are most likely […]
M-urgency Android App Puts U of Maryland Students In touch with First Responders
An innovative new mobile app from the University of Maryland helps students stay in touch with campus police in case of an emergency – M Urgency. Launched on the University of Maryland campus (updated) Sept. 13 will allow students, faculty and staff to share emergency information with dispatchers via video and audio. The application, the […]
SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3.0.1 (Android Version) Released Globally
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, today announced that the latest SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3.0.1 for Android platform is now officially released worldwide.
10 Android Apps To Boost Your Productivity
There’s no questioning that the Android OS is gathering momentum and the mobile ecosystem (in North America) is pretty much a 2 pony horse race. IT’s tough for anyone to tell you which apps are the best as that’s totally subjective, however, it is possible to share 10 suggested apps that will likely help increase […]
The Feature Packed ThinkPad Tablet PC (Android)
The new Thinkpad Tablet has been released for those interested in this latest Android OS device. ThinkPad sells for about $499, runs Android 3.1, has a full size USB port, digitizer pen support, comes pre-bundled with loads of apps (including Docs to Go, Printer share, McAfee Mobile Security ,social share, and more) and sports the […]
Google Maps for Android OS + Navigation
Looks like Android users have been treated to a new release of Google Maps Mobile for the Android OS – now including free voice guided navigation – grab the latest release (updated August 16) in the Android Market
Motorola Defy+ Android Smartphone
With Google buying Motorola you might wonder what kind of devices to expect. Here’s the latest to be announced, the Defy+. Key Features and Specifications: Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and features more than 250,000 apps from Android Market™ 1GHz processor that runs 25 percent faster for efficient Web browsing and multitasking Water resistant, scratch […]
Build Android Apps with iBuildApp
Thinking of building a mobile app for Android? Here’s a service that provides you with that ability with no programming skills required. The apps can also be built for the iPhone and Andriod phones. iBuildapp.com just release 4 new app templates including one for small business, restaurants, musicians, and E-book publishers. The apps are hosted […]