Rolling out to iOS and Android users is a rather significant update to the Google Maps app that includes a lane guidance feature, improved offline support, filters for search results, Uber integration, improved public transit information including “last train home”, improved saved locations across devices, and improved Street View. Get more of the latest from MakeUseOf.com
As the saying goes, the best camera is the one you have with you—and that’s why so many of us have smartphones absolutely stocked with memories from nights out on the town to a child’s first days in the world. But while taking photos on your smartphone is no problem, getting them off your phone and onto your PC can sometimes be a pain. Check this article from PCWorld.com
It’s good to be skeptical. And careful. Free products often come with strings attached. But if you pay attention and listen for the right recommendations, you can get some excellent software for free—without breaking the law. Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com
Opera has just updated its desktop web browser to version 21, and with it, a great deal of speed has been added. Its ‘Aura’ hardware acceleration engine promises to speed up animations and provide a smoother web browsing experience for its users on both Mac and Windows. Check this development on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google Docs now has basic image editing tools. It is a simple update, but it is another important step in turning Google Docs into a document editor for all seasons. The three basic image editing features now allow you to crop images, rotate the images, and add borders to “beautify” them – without falling back to another editor. More tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that users can once again search for music via Bing, and play it—legally—with the associated Xbox Music player. Check on this article from PCWorld.com
If Microsoft indeed intends to release a shrunk-down Surface Mini this month, as an invite for a “small” Surface event suggests, merely downsizing the tablet’s design to fit an 8-inch frame ain’t going to cut it. Sure, the Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 are beautiful pieces of kit, but they’re made for big-screen productivity—the Surface Pro is essentially an Ultrabook without a keyboard. That experience won’t translate well to a smaller form factor, better suited for content consumption than content creation. More about this article on PCWorld.com