Categories
News

Apple, Google may be improving relations following Jobs’ passing

It’s funny how quickly things can change in the world of tech. One second, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is on stage with Steve Jobs during the iPhone introduction, and the next, Jobs is threatening to destroy Android and go “thermonuclear” against Google for “slavishly copying” the look and feel of Apple’s crown jewel — […]

Categories
News Software

Google contract waived for one year while iOS 6 Maps app introduced

Well, this is a bit awkward. Per the New York Times and The Verge, a report on Tuesday claims Apple had over one year left on its contract with Google Maps when it made the decision to replace the app with a proprietary solution, leaving the internet search giant with little time to develop a […]

Categories
Hardware News

Google’s Schmidt hints at “highest quality” tablet within six months

Where there’s money to be made, there shall be competition. Per Electronista, Google chairman Eric Schmidt in an interview with Italy’s Corriere Della Sera raised the prospect of a Nexus tablet. The search firm planned to sell a tablet of the “highest quality” within six months’ time. He didn’t mention the Nexus label by name, […]

Categories
iPad iPhone iPod News Software

Rumor: Google to releases native Gmail app for iOS

More than three years since Apple launched the App Store, Google is rumored to be on the verge of releasing a native iOS app for its Gmail service, according to a new report. According to M.G. Siegler of parislemon, “multiple sources” have stated that the launch of the application is imminent. “I believe it has […]

Categories
News Software

Apple, Google retain deal for map, search functionalities on iOS devices

The good news: The Google functionality on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad device isn’t going anywhere for a while. Google Executive Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt revealed Tuesday that his company had reached a deal with Apple to continue providing its maps and search technology for the iPhone. Per Reuters, Schmidt, while speaking […]