It’s not easy to use public transportation if you’re in a wheelchair, on crutches or even pushing a baby stroller. While many cities around the world are required to have some accessible subways and trains, it’s often challenging to know exactly where the right stations are. That’s where Google says it can help. Google has …
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On Saturday at Mobile World Congress in Spain, Alcatel announced a new portfolio of phones. If you haven’t been keeping track, Alcatel makes some wonderful Android phones that are easy on the wallet. The company’s early phones like the Idol 3, Idol 4 and 4S packed a ton of functionality at a relatively low price. Alcatel’s new phones fit into …
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Apple and Google are fierce competitors when it comes to phones, digital assistants and map apps. But they get along quite amicably when it comes to Apple’s iCloud service. In its latest iOS Security document, a detailed explanation of the technology choices it makes to keep you from getting hacked, Apple disclosed it’s using Google’s cloud-computing infrastructure to store iCloud data …
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For well over two months, my days have ended and begun with the iPhone X. Compared to older iPhones, the X feels impressively fast, slim and, with 5.8 inches of screen space, satisfyingly spacious. But as I’ve grown to appreciate some of its finer points, I’ve also discovered the traits that make me roll my eyes, gnash my teeth and …
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If you’ve ever worried about missing your stop, take heart: Google Maps will help you manage public transit a little better now. For people using the navigation service on Android phones, Google Maps now will offer departure times, estimate when you’ll arrive and alert you when you’re at your bus stop or have to transfer to another train line. For …
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OK, poetry lovers, here’s that Wednesday afternoon Google Maps verse you’ve been jonesin’ for: Health care is redShopping is blueDoes retail therapy get its own color too? Before you start scratching your head and muttering wtf, here’re the CliffsNotes… Google revealed Wednesday that it’s going color-coding crazy in Maps. The tech titan is updating the Maps color scheme and adding …
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Google Maps is dropping a new feature that shows you how many calories you would burn if you walked along a requested route. The feature in its iOS app, which apparently was meant to encourage walking instead of driving, also shows users how many mini cupcakes they would burn from their walk. But, this feature received a harsh response on …
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It’s time to upgrade to a new phone. So what do you do with your old one? If you’re like me, you probably have a drawer full of old smartphones collecting dust. You could always trade them in for cash, but unless you have a newer Android phone or an iPhone, you probably won’t get much for it. What should …
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Google wants to help you stay safe. The company on Tuesday unveiled a new feature called SOS Alerts for Search and Maps that will provide information on emergency situations. When you search for information on a crisis, you may now see an SOS Alert that includes emergency phone numbers, news, translations of useful phrases or donation opportunities. Depending on how …
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If you use a wheelchair to get around — or roll with someone who does — Google has just made it easier to know what kind of accessible doorways, elevators, parking and seating you’re going to get when you arrive. A new feature in Google Maps for Android (and Google Search results) lets you scan one of 7 million map …
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