Sunday, March 22, 2009

Microsoft GeoSynth to compete with Google Street View

Microsoft GeoSynth to compete with Google Street View
Microsoft has announced plans to launch a mapping service, GeoSynth, that will take on Googleís Street View mapping feature, according to Pocket-lint. The new service will use Photosynth technology to merge high-definition photos taken and submitted by the general public, and then relate the content according to geographic data. The program could also be connected to Virtual Earth, potentially ena...



iPhone Sales Hit 17 Million
Apple has sold a total of 17 million iPhones -- including sales of both the original iPhone and iPhone 3G -- since launch, according to the company's vice president of iPod and iPhone product marketing.

iPhone Multitasking, Where You At?
Apple's iPhone 3.0 OS and SDK promises much, except the ability to do more than one thing at a time.

Talkcast reminder: 10 pm ET, live tonight

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During last week's show, we talked about Austin's South by Southwest conference with Christina, Nik and a few other regulars. This week, Christina takes over the hosting duties to lead the discussion on the iPhone 3.0 preview and a few other goodies.

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, or you can also use the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VOIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8. Talk with you then!

TUAWTalkcast reminder: 10 pm ET, live tonight originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How the iPhone 3.0 Will Create a New Mobile Economy
he iPhone 3.0 software includes the ability to copy-and-paste, a landscape keyboard, and push notifications. However, none of these updates were as revolutionary as the new features Apple offered to iPhone application developers. The one to watch however is the ability to purchase items within an application.

Did Lenovo invent Apple's netbook?
A series of reports and rumors predict that Apple will ship a netbook this year. Lenovo suddenly "leaks" a two-year-old prototype with a unique form-factor that would be *perfect* for Apple's netbook. Coincidence?

Microsoft GeoSynth to compete with Google Street View
Microsoft has announced plans to launch a mapping service, GeoSynth, that will take on Googleís Street View mapping feature, according to Pocket-lint. The new service will use Photosynth technology to merge high-definition photos taken and submitted by the general public, and then relate the content according to geographic data. The program could also be connected to Virtual Earth, potentially ena...



iPhone Sales Hit 17 Million
Apple has sold a total of 17 million iPhones -- including sales of both the original iPhone and iPhone 3G -- since launch, according to the company's vice president of iPod and iPhone product marketing.

iPhone Multitasking, Where You At?
Apple's iPhone 3.0 OS and SDK promises much, except the ability to do more than one thing at a time.

Talkcast reminder: 10 pm ET, live tonight

Filed under: ,

During last week's show, we talked about Austin's South by Southwest conference with Christina, Nik and a few other regulars. This week, Christina takes over the hosting duties to lead the discussion on the iPhone 3.0 preview and a few other goodies.

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, or you can also use the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VOIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8. Talk with you then!

TUAWTalkcast reminder: 10 pm ET, live tonight originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

How the iPhone 3.0 Will Create a New Mobile Economy
he iPhone 3.0 software includes the ability to copy-and-paste, a landscape keyboard, and push notifications. However, none of these updates were as revolutionary as the new features Apple offered to iPhone application developers. The one to watch however is the ability to purchase items within an application.

Did Lenovo invent Apple's netbook?
A series of reports and rumors predict that Apple will ship a netbook this year. Lenovo suddenly "leaks" a two-year-old prototype with a unique form-factor that would be *perfect* for Apple's netbook. Coincidence?

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