Demystifying Tech: Accelerometers
Demystifying Tech is a new weekly series in which TechnoBuffalo’s staff deciphers the cryptic technology terms that are thrown around everyday. By attaining a higher knowledge of the specifications...
View ArticleThree Great Lifestyle Applications for the Summer
The summer is well underway, and whether you’re headed to a foreign destination, or simply heading to the cottage, these applications are must downloads for you lifestyle-app lovers out there! Road GPS...
View ArticleRIP, TomTom GPS Consumer Gadgets
Looks like the writing’s on the wall for TomTom‘s consumer gadget divisions. Says CEO Harold Goddijn, after the company’s latest earnings report came out: “The PND business is important and will remain...
View ArticleGoogle Redesigns its Navigation Bar
Google has taken another big step in its redesign journey by completely overhauling its navigation bar. The new Google bar has been designed with the same unifying, simplistic look and feel of Search,...
View ArticleGoogle Updates UI on Google Maps with Navigation Beta
Google has issued a small, but important, update to Google Maps with Navigation Beta. The new Android application, available for free now, offers a “new, simplified menu” for navigation. That means...
View ArticleGoogle Maps Navigates Android Users 50 Billion Kilometers; Version 6.5 Now...
Android users sure like to travel. Google announced on Wednesday that Android’s Google Maps navigation feature has provided Android sers with 50 billion kilometers of turn-by-turn directions — that’s...
View ArticleGoogle Maps for Android Will No Longer Require an Internet Connection
During its Maps event today Google announced several new Google Maps features. Until now we’ve usually needed a Wi-Fi or 3G connection to access Google Maps. Today, Google said it’s taking Google Maps...
View ArticleNokia Reportedly Already Has Windows Phone’s Answer to Apple’s New Maps App
You may not have followed Apple’s WWDC keynote yesterday if you’re a Windows Phone fanatic, but the Cupertino company unveiled an incredible new Maps app for iOS, which features 3D mapping and...
View ArticleMap A Tropical Island for TomTom, Get $15K Plus All Expenses Paid
Ever wanted to take a trip to an island paradise? Sure you have, but likely never did due to travel costs, am I right? But what if you could get your trip paid for, including airline tickets, 4-star...
View ArticleiOS 6 Maps App Will Feature Construction Alerts
Apple ditched Google for its own mapping solution in iOS 6, which will provide not only 3D maps but also voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. There’s apparently another feature hidden in the...
View ArticleTomTom Bringing New Navigation App to Android in October
TomTom has announced today that it will be bringing a new navigation app to Android in October, and it’s previewing the software at IFA 2012 in Berlin this week. The app will launch with lifetime...
View ArticleTomTom Finally Releases Android Navigation App, But Shuts Out Popular Devices
Well here’s a maps post that isn’t about Apple’s iOS 6 native app, fer a change. TomTom has launched the Android version of its popular mobile navigation application. Finally, this userbase gets to...
View ArticleNokia HERE Maps Now Available for iOS Devices
Still upset with Apple’s Maps solution? Have no fear, Nokia is HERE. The company released its cloud-based mapping application for iOS on Tuesday, dubbed “HERE,” and it’s chock full of free features....
View ArticleWhat “Mapplegate” Has Taught Us
Apple Maps is a beautiful application with an elegant UI. Clearly, Apple worked hard (and partnered with people who worked hard) to put out this stunning product. Unfortunately, none of that matters...
View ArticleChecking Maps App On The Road Is Illegal, Says California Court
If you’re driving along Route 101 and fire up Google Maps to check the traffic, don’t be surprised if you get pulled over. A California appellate court ruled late last month that “I was just using the...
View ArticleGet Turn-By-Turn Navigation On Your Samsung Gear With Navi Watch
Samsung Gear users can now get turn-by-turn navigation on their wrist thanks to D.M.A. Navi Watch, a new app that’s available to download now from Samsung Apps. Navi Watch, which is actually a watch...
View ArticleApple acquires GPS firm Coherent Navigation
Apple has bolstered its mapping capabilities with the acquisition of Bay Area firm Coherent Navigation, which specializes in navigation and GPS systems. The company was founded in 2008 by engineers...
View ArticleYou can now send Google Maps directions to your Android from a PC
Google has made it easy for Maps users to send directions to their Android-powered smartphone from a PC. The move allows you to find your destination at your computer using a much larger display, then...
View ArticleApple promises to bring Pencil navigation back to iPad Pro
See full gallery on TechnoBuffalo Apple has promised to bring back the ability to navigate the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil after removing it in existing iOS 9.3 beta releases. The company accepts that...
View ArticleGoogle Chrome ditches backspace navigation shortcut in latest preview
Google is experimenting with a version of Chrome that does not include a backspace navigation shortcut. The move prevents users from going backwards accidentally when typing, but there’s no guarantee...
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