The next generation of Android OS dubbed as 4.5 Lollipop will be like a desktop OS packed into a mobile device.Google is about to unveil the next flavor of Android OS at the company’s annual I/O Conference on June 25. Rumors claimed that the upcoming mobile software will have the functions of a desktop OS […]
What’s The Best Smartphone For Enterprise Solutions?
In 2006, Blackberry devices dominated the global enterprise and business community. From small to medium enterprises, including the Fortune 500 global companies, Blackberry handsets were the top choice for office/field productivity with 10 millions users in 2007, due to its high security and encryption level (which can protect one’s private data), intuitive smartphone applications such […]
Be Prepared for Tornado Season – 10 Mobile Notification Extreme Weather Alert Apps
I’ve lived in tornado country and I know how important it is to have as much notification as possible when extreme weather is in the area. Getting important SMS or mobile alerts of extreme weather like tornadic activity can be a life saver. To help you be prepared here’s 10 weather alert notification apps and […]
DevTip – Open Data Means Opportunity: The Food Truck App Example
So, you wanna grab a bite to eat. Chances are good that if you live in or near a cool, hipster filled city that a food truck may be close by. Think opportunity! I recently stumbled onto a cool mobile food truck app for my city (Victoria, BC) and there’s no reason why you can’t […]
Samsung Galaxy S5 Comes to Market
Android fans will like this one… the commercial release of the Galaxy S5 has been officially announced by Samsung. The Galaxy S5 combines the advanced camera with world’s fastest auto focus, superior network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools with S Health 3.0 and enhanced device protection features including IP67 dust and water resistance. New and enhanced […]
Mapquest Lets MLB baseball fans show their team some love while they navigate
An interesting product launch from MLB and Mapquest this week to celebrate the MLB opening season. Users can customize their mobile navigation experience (iOS and Android) with their team colors , icons, wallpapers, and accent colors by purchasing their team kit upgrade (note, a small cost of $1.99 is required). About the app from Mapquest […]
Colorblind Tubemap for iOS and Android Navigates Through London Tube
Here’s a clever app that’s built on one of London’s most iconic maps, the London Tube map. But, this app has a spin on it, the maps are served up in a number of ways, using cartographc enhancements and color variations in order to be more usable to those with vision issues such as color […]
Google Opens Android Wear to Developers – Video of Preview SDK
Finally some wearable tech from Google… check it out! Android Wear extends the Android platform to wearables, starting with a familiar form factor — watches. Download the developer preview at: developer.android.com/wear. And yes indeed, this technology is going to be HUGE for the Geo developer!! See also: Sharing what’s up our sleeve: Android coming to […]
Video – Google Project Tango – A smartphone that can map its surroundings in 3D
So, you may have heard about Google’s foray into the smartphone market and Project Tango. What is Tango exactly?? From Google… Our current prototype is a 5” phone containing customized hardware and software designed to track the full 3D motion of the device, while simultaneously creating a map of the environment. These sensors allow the […]
Samsung wants you to make Gear 2 apps, ASAP
Samsung on Wednesday introduced tools that will allow developers to create apps for the company’s new wearables and flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone.The company, speaking at a developer day at Mobile World Congress, released a software development kit for its Gear 2 smartwatch, which is based on the Tizen operating system, and an SDK for its S Health […]