Here's something you don't want happening when you're trying to wrap up a career, plan a jaunt to Moorea and generally goof off while waiting for the final checks to clear: large numbers of people demanding that you change something. That's probably what one Bob Mansfield is dealing with, just weeks before he'll turn in his Apple employee badge and … [Read more...]
Offline Google Maps to work on ‘all devices with Android 2.2 or higher,’ 3D compatibility less clear
June 6, 2012 by
We'd heard earlier that Google had "nothing to announce" in regard to Android compatibility with the newly-announced offline Maps support and 3D modeling, but look -- things change. We reached out to the company and urged 'em to dig a little deeper, only to have the following confirmed: "For offline Google Maps for Android, all devices with Android … [Read more...]
Those Translink fare gates might not be so fool proof after all.
April 12, 2012 by
Those new fare gates coming on line soon won't be completely able to keep fare evaders out. We've learned the new turnstiles won't be going from the floor to ceiling meaning those who really want a free ride could climb over or under. However, inspite of that Translink's Ken Hardie says it will be extremely tough for those determined to … [Read more...]
Now showing: Netflix 1.4 brings playback to ‘all Android 2.2 and 2.3 devices’
September 11, 2011 by
You heard right, film aficionados -- Netflix has just updated its Android app in order to bring one major, major change: "expanded support for phones." Previously, the app only worked on a smattering of smartphones, but as of today, v1.4 brings playback to "all Android 2.2 and 2.3 devices." Congratulations -- your weekend just got a lot better. Hit … [Read more...]
