Étiquette : location based services

  • Apple to no longer use Google Maps.

    Apple to no longer use Google Maps.

    On June 11 during the World-wide Developers Conference 2012 Apple introduced Apple Maps, the new platform of location system. Why has Apple stopped using Google Maps? It is really simple, because of the costs. With the increase in the cost of using Google Maps API, for Apple having their own platform will increase profitability, save…

  • Spotted, You’re on Highlight!

    Spotted, You’re on Highlight!

      A lot of people are worried about how Smartphones are now being used. Their worries come  especially from localization and personal data saved on the Internet. In fact, one cannot be sure of what the internet has saved about a user, and what data can be used by who. Take Highlight, for example. It…