Category Archives: android

Android sees 75.0% Smartphone Market Share in Q3

Posted on November 9, 2012 by glenn

Indeed a shocking stat out of research from IDC revealing huge numbers for Android mobile OS after 4 years… So get this, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, total Android smartphone shipments worldwide reached … Continue reading →

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Think Apple dominates the smartphone market? Think Again, Samsung is #1

Posted on October 26, 2012 by glenn

In North America much of the mindset of the consumer is that iPhone completely dominates the smartphone market. the reality though is that Samsung is the Global leader in smartphone sales, and its not even close!  Sales have been brisk … Continue reading →

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Arlington National Cemetery Web Map and Mobile App for iOS and Android

Posted on October 23, 2012 by glenn

Some interesting news from D.C as the Arlington National Cemetery has released an interactive map (ANC Explorer) available through its website and through a free smartphone app (iOS, Android, and BB). Using geospatial technology, visitors to Arlington can now search … Continue reading →

Posted in android, apple |

The Keystone ECO MarineCase II for Popular Smartphones

Posted on October 2, 2012 by glenn

Here’s a clever product designed to keep your smartphone safe in very rugged environments – and best of all its a universal size that will fit a number of popular devices. Unlike other products, like Otterbox, for example, The Marine … Continue reading →

Posted in android, apple, mobile, smartphone |

Take a Field Trip With Google Field Trip for Android

Posted on September 28, 2012 by glenn

A new mobile app from Google – Field Trip. Field Trip can help you learn about everything from local history to the latest and best places to shop, eat, and have fun. You select the local feeds you like and … Continue reading →

Posted in android, augmented reality, google |

Migrate from Blackberry to Android or iPhone with BerryMover

Posted on September 25, 2012 by glenn

Here’s an interesting app available to mobile device users bailing on their loyalty with Blackberry – BerryMover transfers your BlackBerry contacts, calendar, tasks, notes, text messages and other data over to your iPhone and Android… Reclaim all the data stuck … Continue reading →

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Nokia Hypes Maps and Google Hypes Transit Directions in Wake of iPhone 5 Release

Posted on September 21, 2012 by glenn

It seems that Google and Nokia are giving Apple a run for their money today in creating hype.. indeed iPhone 5 activations and sales are dominating social media (you know, all those tweets “I just got my nice new iPhone … Continue reading →

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Benchmarking mobile maps on Nokia Lumia 920, Samsung Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 5

Posted on September 20, 2012 by glenn

With Apple dropping support for Google maps and leaving many wondering about what maps will look like on iOS 6, Nokia is wasting no time touting the merits of Nokia maps and related location technologies. To help users Nokia and … Continue reading →

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The GoSmart Clip for Smartphones – Distracted Driving The Safe Way! Ohmy… the NoClip!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by glenn

My Lord, seriously?? Ok, I’m gonna rant a bit, mainly because I’m getting pretty damned sick of seeing distracted drivers with cell phones in their hands putting you, me, and everyone else at risk! Now we have the GoSmart Clip … Continue reading →

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Mobile Tip – Tracking Flights With Flight Tracker on your Android Tablet

Posted on September 11, 2012 by glenn

Flight Tracker has always been one of those way cool, wow apps that I’d gladly pay for… luckily for all they have free and pro versions of their awesome apps – and now in case you didn’t know they also … Continue reading →

Posted in android, mobile, travel |

Opportunity – Get Some Open Data and Build a Mobile App! The Gone Fishing Example

Posted on September 6, 2012 by glenn

I’m loving this one from the Timmons Group as the company has announced details of a mobile app (iOS and Android) that they’ve developed for the Missouri Dept of Conservation. This is exactly the kind of opportunity that any developer … Continue reading →

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Mobile App Tip – Info about Places Around You from TagWhat (Android and iOS)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by glenn

Here’s an interesting mobile travel app of interest – I just updated it on my Android device – TagWhat. The app connects you to nearby popular places of interest while also delivering updates and information about these places served up … Continue reading →

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