Archive for the ‘Localization technology’ Category

Just about three weeks ago, the geo-location service Foursquare launched its “Explore” feature for the online version, offering users personalized, location-based recommendations for various businesses all over the world. Now the service has updated its mobile application, bringing many of these “Explore” features to the iPhone and Android smartphones. Read the rest of this entry »

And he really did it: on February 1st, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of the largest social network worldwide, Facebook, set the company’s initial public offering into play. By submitting the paperwork to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Facebook has made its planned IPO official. The IPO is the largest in internet history, and could make the young CEO a multi-billionaire. Read the rest of this entry »

The free mobile local search application from Das Telefonbuch for Android smartphones has been updated with a full navigation system. Users can immediately begin to search for business and private contacts throughout Germany, as well as use the full navigation for any place within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with the updated 2.0 version of the app. iPhone users have had this possibility for about half a year now. Read the rest of this entry »

Google has taken over the company Clever Sense, which developed the successful local recommendation app “Alfred”. The startup seems to be over-joyed about the current developments, as seen in a press statement. The team is excited to belong to Google. Through cooperation, the company is one step closer to helping the world around itself. Read the rest of this entry »

With the new 3.0 version of the mobile iPhone application from Das Örtliche, users can not only find business and private contacts in their vicinity or the place of their choice, but can also use a new navigation function to reach their destination.
According to the company, Das Örtliche’s app is the only directory search with a navigation system directly integrated into the app. Users don’t need to download any additional software to use the navigation, but can load it directly through the application, be it through an individual search result or direct on the main menu. As in the previous versions of the app, users can enjoy many additional features, from a vicinity search to the free-call function. Read the rest of this entry »

The latest version of the Google Maps app 6.0 for Android has an interesting new feature: indoor navigation. Until now, users could find their way outdoors thanks to a handy blue dot showing the user’s current location. Now, users can take advantage of this option indoors. Read the rest of this entry »

The US-Patent Office has promised Apple a patent for location-based information services that may effect other providers of location-based services. The industrial property law with the code RE42,927 and the title “System and method for obtaining an using location specific information” is broad enough to affect all mobile services using location-based material. Read the rest of this entry »

The tantalizing scent of roasted almonds, waffles, and mulled wine is in the air and invites guests to visit the popular Christmas markets. Now a special local search app shows us where the nearest market is: the free Christmas market search application for Apple and Android smartphones from Das Örtliche. Read the rest of this entry »

In the growing overkill of daily deal e-mails, users are beginning to see the daily alerts as spam in their mailboxes. Daily deal aggregator Yipit is trying to change this with its new app for iPhone users. Users can now find daily deals from over 800 sources, including Groupon, LivingSocial, GiltCity, and many more. Read the rest of this entry »

Private programmers and companies can immediately begin integrating the local-search function of the online directory klickTel in their websites or mobile applications. According to the operator, Telegate, interested parties will begin receiving quick and free access to over 28 million telephone and business pages entries from the klickTel databank through the launch of the Open API, or the programming interface. Read the rest of this entry »