Apple is testing a "dots" lock system, similar to what is found on Android devices, for some of its internal applications. Could this mean this technology could eventually come to iOS devices?
Earlier today, both the Google Docs and Gmail blogs highlighted the addition of 12 new formats that the Google Docs Viewer now supports. Google finally rounded out Microsoft Office compatibility with Excel spreadsheet and Office 2007 support, plus you can also view Apple Pages, Adobe Photoshop, and a number of other common format documents.
The App Store is filled with apps that allow you to you translate text from one language to another. They have various levels of complexity and sophistication, some are very basic text-only translators, some are more advanced like the incredible worldlense. Nevertheless, despite powering most of these apps, Google didn't have one of it own.
In honor of the 183rd birthday of science fiction author Jules Verne today, Google updated its front page with an interesting new doodle that will certainly please any iDevice owner.
Google continues to expand its presence on iOS with a new iPhone app to help the price-comparing shopping freak in you make more informed purchasing decisions.
There's been a fair amount of debate lately on how full of spam Google has become. It's still the best, if not only, viable search engine at the moment, but lately some new competitors are starting to make waves; like Blekko.
Google instant preview, the recently introduced feature that allows you to preview a website right in your Google search result page without having to load it, hasn't been much of a deal changer on the desktop. With Google now deploying it to the mobile space, it might soon start to make a lot more sense.
Google has added a new feature to its location based weather information. It appears in mobile Safari when you Google search "weather" on your iOS device. Now, users can access weather predictions for their area, by moving a slider.
Google is rolling out Google Cloud Print for Gmail on iOS and other mobile devices. This makes printing possible from your iPhone without the compatibility hassles of AirPrint or third-party apps. Unfortunately, restrictions apply. Click through to learn more.
Google updated their Google Mobile app for iOS with a few interesting new features involving the official Google Voice app and the integrated Google Goggles functionality.
Last year Google sponsored (to promote their Nexus One phone) free airport Wi-Fi across the U.S. They also sponsored in-flight Wi-Fi over the holidays this year. Now, Google has begun yet another Wi-Fi sponsorship campaign for 2011, this time to promote their universal iOS app.
According to the The The Wall Street Journal, Google is planning on launching a "digital newsstand" that will rival Apple's app subscription service, which is rumored to launch this year.
Microsoft has released a significant update to its Bing app for the iPhone/iPod touch. The newest version of the search app is visually appealing and includes cool new features. With it, Bing is definitely closing the gap with Google. Read more ...
The first update to the official Google Voice iOS app has landed, including mostly maintenance and general user interface improvements to accompany a few new small feature additions.
Google Latitude for iOS is now available in the App Store. This follows the application's appearance (and removal) from the Japanese App Store last week. Read on to find out more ...
Google Voice is a service which allows you to have 1 phone number for all your phones. After a long wait, Google Voice has finally hit the App Store. You can now send and receive calls, SMS, and voicemail right from your iPhone! Let's see how it does in our in-depth review...
Want to dress like Kate McPhee or Miranda Lambert? Think Ashlee Simpson Wentz’s look is your look too? Now there is an app that lets you buy clothing that matches a celebrity's taste, courtesy of Google. But sorry, this one is just for the ladies. Read more ...
Google continues to improve their search engine as they try to remain ahead of Microsoft’s Bing. In September, they unveiled their Google Instant capabilities for the desktop. This enhancement displays suggested results while the user types. Now, this feature is available for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. Read more...
Could Apple be interested in entering the mobile payments business? As of this moment, nothing is confirmed. Read on for the rumors.
The iPhone rules the smartphone market, but it's the Android OS that comes out on top. Read more...
Gmail users who enjoy using the Google email service through mobile Safari are in luck. It just got better thanks to a couple of recently announced improvements.
Steve's comments earlier this week regarding Android and BlackBerry OS have prompted comments from none other than Google and RIM. Additionally, TweetDeck's CEO has jumped in on the action, too. Read on to see what all three companies had to say regarding Steve's comments...
We always knew Google would be releasing its visual search tool, Goggles, for iPhone. The question has always been, when? The nifty search tool has been available for Android devices since late last year, but finally, FINALLY, Google has announced it is available for our beloved iPhone.
