Google Maps will now display speed limits for Android, iOS apps
For the last couple of years, my wife and I have relied on an ancient Garmin GPS for long road trips, in part because it had a useful feature that Google Maps lacked: speed limits. We might end up switching soon, because Google has begun rolling out the feature to Google Maps on iOS and […]
Google starts pulling unvetted Android apps that access call logs and SMS messages
Google is removing apps from Google Play that request permission to access call logs and SMS text message data but haven’t been manually vetted by Google staff.The search and mobile giant said it is part of a move to cut down on apps that have access to sensitive calling and texting data. Google said in […]
Facebook launches petition feature
Gather a mob and Facebook will now let you make political demands. Tomorrow Facebook will encounter a slew of fresh complexities with the launch of Community Actions, its News Feed petition feature. Community Actions could unite neighbors to request change from their local and national elected officials and government agencies. But it could also provide […]
Sudan president defiant as deadly protests continue
Security forces have fired tear gas at demonstrators in Sudan, as protests against President Omar al-Bashir enter their second month.President Bashir on Sunday reiterated claims that foreign “agents” and Darfur region rebels are fomenting dissent. Officials say 26 people have died in the protests, but rights groups say more than 40 have been killed.Protests about […]
