How to use Google Maps in iOS 6

Apple new mobile operating system for its mobile devices iOS 6 was made public by the corporate giant just a few days ago, with many new enhancements and features like Passbook, Facetime on cellular, improved Siri, it was awesome. One of the major update in the latest OS was that it lacks the Google Map, and was replaced by their own navigation app called Apple Maps. As soon as it was made public many drawbacks were put into the limelight which were similar to that of the ones which Google Maps once had during its initial release days. But as we know that Google Maps as of now is the undefeated Champ of the Mapping World, has left many Apple users to find the ways to get the app back, but unfortunately there is no chance, and as the Apple maps rely on the Crowd-sourcing for its update as stated by the Apple, it may get a lot of time to get completely usable.

But there is a way you can enjoy the benefit of the Google map services, by using your browser.

Here is how –
Go to your native Browser and enable the share location option. Then head towards “maps.google.com” and click on the book option located below the screen and place it on your icon rack, rename it to Google maps and you are done.
This is a bit like bookmarking, and till now this is the only way to get the benefit of the Google Map services, but there are rumors that, Google is upto something for the latest version of Apple iOS. Let’s hope that Latest Google Map app gets available soon for the Apple users desperately waiting for it, and does not face the same fate as was done to their Google Voice app for iOS.

Apple Ready to Release Mountain OSX 10.8!

 

 

Apple Latest Desktop Operating System, Mountain Lion OSX 10.8 is all set to make it’s first appearance on 25 July in USA. Update will be available through the Apple App Store and will cost around $19.99, but if you have purchased your Mac recently then the update will be free for you.

There are plenty of noteworthy features in the new OS, like integration of the mobile iOS in a more seamless manner, which will make it’s notification appear on the Desktop, iCloud and reminders to name the few. Other new edge features introduces are Power nap, Dictation and Game Center.

The New update will create a stiff challenge to the yet to release Windows 8, which is expected very soon. Both the OS has there own edge features, and the competition will not be easy for the Windows whose sales are going all time low. Lets see how the latest updates will effect the growth of the two Giants.

Here is the List of the Devices which will be Compatible with the Latest Mountain OSX 10.8 update :

• iMac (Mid 2007 or later)
• MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or later)
• MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or later)
• MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
• Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
• Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
• Xserve (Early 2009)

 

Apple iOS 6 goes official

Apple at WWDC on Monday has announced the next generation iOS for it’s mobile devices. iOS 6 as claimed by the corporate giant has tons of new feature, with a updated Siri application, better Multitasking, inbuilt Facebook integration and all new Apple Maps.

Facebook Integration –
In the last update of the iOS, Apple included the Twitter integration which left many disappointed as Facebook integration was expected, But in the latest version all is sorted. Now you can directly upload pictures, share statutes and many more.

Apple Maps –
Apple this year has dumped the Google Maps and has launched it’s own version of Navigation application. The latest release by the Apple will have Turn by Turn navigation, 3D Maps, points-of-interest searching, integration with Siri for commands, and the ability to submit anonymous traffic/incident reports.

Safari(browser) –
Apple has copied some of its competitors with some much-needed upgrades features for Safari. First and foremost is the ability to sync open tabs from Safari on a desktop to Safari on an iOS device via iCloud. This also requires OS X Mountain Lion, but still, it took Apple long enough. Opera, Firefox, and others have offered this for ages.

Siri –
This personal voice assistant app, has gained a lot of popularity since its arrival in the last update, and this time Apple has updated it’s data base, which will give the users, better interaction for the commands input.

There are also many more features, not yet, in-depth explained in the presentation, till the just wait till the iOS6 will go live for download the Apple’s mobile devices.

Max Payne For Android Releasing Soon!

Just few months back Rockstar games brought us the one of the most famous game of all time Grand Theft Auto, completely optimized for mobile gaming platforms especially Android. And now they are bringing another, one of the best of all time game Max Payne which will be soon releasing for Android. So prepare yourself to experience the crime-landen world of vigilante cop Max Payne.

There is not much on the Rockstar Blog, but it claims that the game will be released for Apple mobile devices on April 12th and after that For Android platform on April 26th.

Soon in coming days there will be list form the Rockstar Compatible Android devices, so stay tuned !

Add iOS 5.1’s Lockscreen Camera Icon To Your Jailbroken iOS 5 or 5.0.1!

If your among many who have’nt upgraded your device to the latest iOS 5.1 Update and still wants that Camera icon on your Lockscreen which the latest update offers, then this article is definately for you.

iOS Developer Cjori has released a new jailbreak tweak on cydia called Camera Grabber For iOS 5.

This tweak makes the camera shortcut on the lock screen act like the iOS 5.1 camera shortcut. This means a few things:

        * The camera button is now a grabber – push the lock screen up and reveal the camera app.
* If you don’t have a passcode set you will have full access to your photo library.
* The camera shortcut always shows up (no need to double tap the home button).
* Tapping the camera icon will make the lock screen bounce.
* The camera icon looks more like a “grabber” and not a button (thanks to @XusBadia!)
* The slide to unlock knob is a little shortened allowing the full “slide to unlock” text to be shown(this doesn’t slow down opening the
camera interface)

Camera Grabber for iOS 5 is available on Cydia for free. So download it and let us know what you think of the new  camera shortcut in the comments.