Google testing new Maps app feature that detects food pictures

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 13:20

Google has been testing a new Maps app feature that will detect when photos are taken at restaurants and other places that serve food and suggests attaching them to the establishment's location.

WhatsApp releases update for iOS: Here's what you need to know

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 10:44

The update also has an improved design for cropping pictures and videos and location sharing via Apple Maps.

Nokia sells HERE maps unit to German carmakers for 2.8 billion euros

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 11:06

Intelligent mapping systems are the basis on which self-driving cars linked to wireless networks can perform intelligent functions such as recalculating a route if data about a traffic jam or an accident is transmitted to the car.

Daimler says hacking concerns drive Nokia maps bid

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 15:17

Germany`s premium car makers are close to a deal to buy Nokia`s HERE for between 2.5 billion and 3 billion euros.

Microsoft Corp hands display ads to AOL, maps to Uber

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 05:58

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it will hand over its display advertising business to AOL Inc and AppNexus Inc, and sell some map-generating technology to ride-hailing app company Uber, as it slims down its money-losing online operations.

Hackers claim Jio Chat sending unsecured data; RJIL denies

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 19:42

A group of hackers has claimed that Reliance Jio Infocomm's mobile messaging app Jio Chat transmits users' data in unsecured form to servers located in China, a charge denied by the company.

Yahoo to shut down maps and other sections

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 23:09

Yahoo will close its maps page, and several other sites, as it focuses on its search business, communication tools and content.

Google updates maps with traffic alerts

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 17:28

Google has updated its maps with a traffic alerts feature that brings explanations as to why various routes will be faster.

Google adds Indian Railways to its Maps

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 18:22

Search giant Google Tuesday added Indian Railways to its maps, which will allow users to check schedules and routes across eight cities in India.

Nokia maps attract at least four possible bidders: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 13:10

Nokia`s maps business has drawn interest from at least four potential acquirors, including Facebook and a consortium of German carmakers BMW, Audi and Daimler, a German magazine reported on Wednesday.