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Google Maps 2.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

Google Maps 2.0 is now available for download, it now natively supports iPad in addition to iPhone and iPod touch.

What’s New in Version 2.0

  • New design for iPad
  • Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates and incident reports
  • Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep
  • Simple 5-star ratings and reviews from friends, plus expert Zagat content
  • Great deals from your favorite brands with Google Offers
  • Indoor maps with walking directions for malls, transit stations, airports and more

One thing that’s still missing from this version of Google Maps is Street View, which is alco available in Google Earth App for iOS.

UPDATE:
To access Street View, a location must be defined by entering an address or dropping a pin, only then the option becomes available. On iPhone and iPod touch, swipe the address panel on the bottom up to bring the Street View option up.

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P.S. Don’t ask me anything about iOS 7. It happens to be the only iPad available in the office to grab screenshot from.

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Two Opposites of iPhone Rumors in One Day

I for one don’t take rumors seriously. These two rumors were published on the same day.

Rumor One:

Rumor: Apple cutting iPhone production by 20 percent

From MacNN

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Rumor Two:

Reported Foxconn hiring spree could signal ‘iPhone 5S’ mass production

From AppleInsider

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UPDATE:

Rumor of Foxconn hiring spurs speculation on next iPhone

From MacNN

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So why would Foxconn be hiring lots of workers if Apple was reportedly cutting iPhone orders by 20%?

One explanation:

Apple is cutting order for current iPhone and ramping up production for next iPhone.

Rumors are stupid.

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Angry Birds Toons: Trojan Egg

Fifteenth episode of Angry Birds Toons titled “Trojan Egg” is now playing at the nearest Angry Birds game. Spoiler, it features King Pig and The Pigs.

Angry Birds Toons: Trojan Egg

Next episode is titled “Double Take” featuring The Pigs; déjà vu.

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So you want to install iOS 7 beta on your iPhone.

So you want to install iOS 7 beta on your iPhone. Here are some advise I can give you:

  • Are you an Apple Developer?
    Just because you paid the $99 Apple Developer fee, does not make you an Apple Developer.
    If the answer is “no” then do not install iOS 7 beta on your iPhone.
  • Please do not go to any sites who would give you access to iOS 7 beta by giving them your UDID and some money.
  • Do you have an iPhone (or iPod touch) that you can sacrifice?
    If you do, then go ahead. If you don’t, then proceed with extreme caution.
  • Read the release notes and instructions.
  • Do not post the “iOS 7 beta is so buggy” message on the Apple Developer Forums.
  • Do not post the “Will Apple ever fix this bug?” message on Apple Developer Forums.
    <sarc>Apple will never fix those bugs!</sarc>
  • Be aware that you might not be able to downgrade to iOS 6.

Installing iOS 7 on an iPhone 4S

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Angry Birds Toons: Dopeys On A Rope

Fourteenth episode of Angry Birds Toons titled “Dopeys On A Rope” is now playing at the nearest Angry Birds game. Spoiler, it features The Pigs, Red, Chuck and The Blues.

Angry Birds Toons Dopeys On A Rope

Stay toons for next week episode.

UPDATE:
Next episode is titled “Trojan Egg” featuring King Pig.