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  • TED Releases iOS7 App

    In 2010 TED released their first app for Apple iOS. It is now 2013 and TED is announcing that they will be releasing an updated app with features that are more refined with an improved user experience for the Apple iOS7 operating system.

    The intent was to avoid the aspect of overloading the app and adding new features. They’ve chosen to improve standard controls such as the ability to rewind talks and “scrub” the audio feeds. They’ve kept the “Inspire Me” feature which allows users to choose the kind of talk they’re interested in hearing. They’ve also updated the clock feature which allows a user to choose their allotted listening time. In turn, these features provide users with playlist that have been curated based on their preferences.

    They wanted to stress their intention to build an app that doesn’t necessarily mimic the TED website experience, but one that enhances the mobile experience of TED users.

    In the future TED hopes to create features that will use AirDrop, which is an Apple iOS7 feature that is used for sharing files through Wi-Fi, and they hope to improve on their use of TED Radio Hour.

    The new app will accommodate Apple users who have devices that use the iOS6 operating system.

    Image courtesy of ted.com.

  • Google Maps Street View Comes To iOS 6 (Thanks To Garmin)

    As you may know, Apple’s iOS has dropped Google Maps, and users who have upgraded to iOS 6 have no Google Maps access from Apple or Google right now. A Google Maps app directly from Google is expected, but for the time being, users are going to either have to get used to Apple Maps (which have been the subject of a great deal of complaints) or find an alternative.

    MapQuest announced a new iOS offering today, but Garmin has made some updates that users may find attractive. Among the new features is none other than Google Street View.

    You can check out the app in iTunes, where it runs down the new features as follows (via 9to5mac):

    – iOS 6 and iPhone 5 support

    – URBAN GUIDANCE considers public transportation options, such as subways, trams, busses and water taxis, when calculating pedestrian routes. You will be guided to a transit stop by foot and you’re able to look up detailed information on what line to take and where to get off. The feature is available through In App Purchase.

    – PANORAMA VIEW 3D provides true 3D elevation views obtained from NASA’s height and terrain data enable intuitive orientation and show users what lies ahead. Panorama View 3D is available through In App Purchase.

    – GOOGLE STREET VIEW provides users a street-level view of their destination before starting a route and shortly before arriving. Users can also look at a full-screen 360° view to get a better understanding of their destination’s surroundings. The feature is available in cities with Google Street View coverage.

    Unfortunately, the app will cost you $44.99, which is significantly more expensive than the free Google Maps app that Google will most likely launch at some point.

  • Apple’s Decision to Go with TomTom Spurs Stock Explosion Killing Competitors

    Apple’s Decision to Go with TomTom Spurs Stock Explosion Killing Competitors

    If you were following our coverage of the 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference yesterday, you know that Apple revealed some great new innovations including the Beta version of iOS6, released to developers last night.

    Those familiar with the previous version will take note of one dramatic feature change in particular, the absence of Google Maps. That’s right, Google is out and TomTom navigation and maps are in. This is bad news for Google, but apparently great news for TomTom.

    Since the announcement, TomTom stock has exploded, gaining over 12% since yesterday.

    Conversely, those who are well-vested with Microsoft and Google, lost over a billion dollars yesterday. While the market is down as a whole due to Eurozone worries, Apple competitors were feeling the effects of a double-whammy.

    Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer of Microsoft fame lost almost $630 million combined as prices dropped yesterday. Larry Page and Sergey Brin form Google were also hit hard and lost a combined amount of $617 million.

    But, like I said, the market is down on the whole, so even Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs’ widow, lost $116 million in investments yesterday. It’s good news for TomTom, but really, nobody else is thriving investment-wise. Even Apple stocks slipped as trading progressed yesterday, despite the excitement of the new product announcements.