geolocation

  • Picasa gains face recognition capabilities 23/09/2009 06:49:00

    Google's PC management software now also has better geotagging features
    The latest version of Google's Picasa photo-management software adds face-recognition features and simplifies geotagging, the company announced Tuesday.
  • GyPSii social network available for Android phones 16/09/2009 05:07:00

    Getting the client pre-installed on phone is key to success
    Users of Android-based phones now have access to social-networking site GyPSii, which focuses on location-centric services.
  • Developers salivating over Twitter's geolocation plans 27/08/2009 05:11:00

    They can't wait to get their hands on the API that will tell their applications the location of Twitter users
    Twitter's plans to let its users attach geographic coordinates to their messages have external developers very interested at the possibilities this new geolocation functionality will open up for their applications.
  • Twitter helps users track tweets by location 24/08/2009 05:12:00

    Follow that tweet! Twitter working on new API that will pinpoint Twitterers' whereabouts
    Interested in tracking the Twitterers in your city or even your neighborhood? Or maybe you want to track the tweets sent from an area where there's a major event or disaster?
  • 3 reasons why Twitter's geolocation feature is cool 22/08/2009 07:32:00

    Twitter gets even better with the introduction of a new opt-in geolocation feature that will allow you to identify where you are tweeting from.
    Twitter gets even better with the introduction of a new opt-in geolocation feature that will allow you to identify where you are tweeting from. Attaching your location to a tweet is nothing new to smartphone owners, but having the location-aware feature baked into Twitter opens the floodgates to hosts of cool new Twitter tricks.
  • 3 reasons I won't use Twitter's geolocation feature 22/08/2009 03:31:00

    Twitter's upcoming geolocation feature is a nifty idea -- but mainly in theory. A quick look at the applications of Twitter geolocation could give those close to you, and not only those people, some ideas of taking advantage of the service to your detriment.
    Twitter's upcoming geolocation feature is a nifty idea -- but mainly in theory. A quick look at the applications of Twitter geolocation could give those close to you, and not only those people, some ideas of taking advantage of the service to your detriment.
  • Palm Pre debacle highlights location privacy issues 14/08/2009 06:58:00

    Users need to become more careful when sharing location data, says analyst
    Reports about Palm keeping track of Pre users have shown how location services can backfire, and the importance of making users aware of how information is used.
  • Google seeks to boost geo apps with new Maps API 22/05/2009 04:19:00

    The Maps Data API lets developers host geodata in Google servers.
    Google has released a new API for Google Maps designed to relieve developers of the burden of maintaining their own repositories for geographical data.
  • GPS can help your business 24/04/2009 01:41:00

    The benefits of GPS-based applications are truly cost-justifiable
    I went on vacation recently, and during that time I realized how dependent I have become on GPS applications to find what I am looking for. GPS devices maximise my vacation time by letting me drive less, since by using them, I never get lost. And driving less means I'm living a greener life, too.
  • Yahoo app lets people share location on Facebook 16/03/2009 08:42:00

    Yahoo has created an application for Facebook members to share their geographic location with their friends.
    Yahoo released on Friday an application that lets Facebook members share their physical location with those on their list of friends.
  • Google adds geolocation to Gears offline plug-in 25/08/2008 10:23:00

    New API will let developers create apps that can obtain information from Gears about end users' geographic location.
    Google has upgraded with a geolocation API its Gears browser plug-in, which is designed to let users work with Web-based applications when they aren't online.
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