Category Archives: Google Mobile App

You’ve Got To Stop Those Hacking Waze, Baby

I was told about a great new route to commute to work by a colleague and it was really good for a while. The 14km trip took about an hour by motorway and not much quicker taking the main arterial … Continue reading

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House Hunting in Auckland with the Barfoot and Thompson Real Estate App

It’s been 5 years since I last looked at the Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate App. I did a brief review of it back in 2013. That version was a finalist in the Designers Institute Best Designers Award and they … Continue reading

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Where’s My Phone? How to make sure you can find it when it is misplaced or stolen.

People misplace their mobiles often. I challenge you to say that you have never ever spent time trying to remember where you left it. The industry does really well out of mobiles that have been lost on public transport, airports, … Continue reading

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Google Maps Brings Its “Add A Pit Stop” Feature To iOS

Last fall, Google announced the addition of a long-requested feature to Google Maps, which allowed users to – finally! – add a stop along their current route… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com There are features that are commonplace to car … Continue reading

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Google Maps Just Added An Incredible New Feature To Its Mobile App – 93XRT Radio

Google Maps has become an excellent on the go resource when commuting from point A to point B. Inevitably, things happen and you’re forced to stray from your route. Sourced through Scoop.it from: wxrt.cbslocal.com That’s nice Google. On Wednesday I … Continue reading

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