Friday, December 16, 2011

Remains of the Day: Google Maps Wants Your Help [Video]

Remains of the Day: Google Maps Wants Your Help Google crowdsources its mapping efforts, the Galaxy Nexus phone is available tomorrow, and Google+ Hangouts gets several new functions and mobile support.

  • Goolge Map Maker Tools Available for Everyone: Anyone can now use the editing tools in Google Map Maker add details, like hiking trails, campus maps, and updated route information to Google's map database. [ReadWriteWeb]
  • The Galaxy Nexus Phone Available Tomorrow: Tomorrow you will be able to score Google's new flagship Android phone on the Verizon network for $299 with a two year contract. [The Verge]
  • Google+ Hangouts Are Coming to Mobile Apps: In addition to improvements made in how you start and join Hangouts on the web, the group video chat feature will soon be available on the Google+ Android and iOS apps. [The Official Google Blog]
  • Netflix on the iPad Gets a New Interface: The Netflix experience on your iPad is now easier to navigate and closer to the design of the Android app. [Slashgear]
  • Google Translate gets Handwriting Recognition: You can use your Android device to translate a picture of text in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. [Android Police]
  • iPads Are a Hit in the NFL: Wired takes an in-depth look at the ways several NFL teams are using iPads, from reviewing game film to replacing play books. [Wired]
  • UrbanSpoon Lets You Check In to Restaurants Now Too: The restaurant recommendation app UrbanSpoon has added a check in feature so you can record and track all your favorite lunch spots. [MakeUseOf]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/UY-dtnuER2A/remains-of-the-day-google-maps-wants-your-help

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