It seems Google has confirmed the notion that Google Mobile uses APIs that are undocumented, opening up the ability to use the built-in proximity sensor in the iPhone for verbal searches. This goes against the iPhone SDK, which states developers can only use APIs that Apple published within the kit.
Google was quick to dismiss more serious claims that they were linking to dynamic frameworks, however. So what's the big deal ... continued »
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Google acknowledges skirting App Store rules
It seems Google has confirmed the notion that Google Mobile uses APIs that are undocumented, opening up the ability to use the built-in proximity sensor in the iPhone for verbal searches. This goes against the iPhone SDK, which states developers can only use APIs that Apple published within the kit.
Google was quick to dismiss more serious claims that they were linking to dynamic frameworks, however. So what's the big deal ... continued »
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Google voice search hits the iPhone allowing anyone to search
The Google voice search application that we reported on a few times has finally reached iPhones everywhere, making the already popular search application all the more useful. Now users can search for locations while driving, product info while shopping or even search for images without ever typing a thing.
Not sure how to spell something? Well that is no longer a problem with the Google mobile application. This app works better ... continued »
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Google delivers voice search free to iPhone owners
Google has done it again; this time adding sophisticated voice recognition technology to an iPhone application. So far this technology only works with the iPhone, expect to see it for free in the App Store sometime very soon.
With this application users will virtually be able to ask their iPhone any question like, “Where is the nearest Starbucks?” or “How old is the oldest man in the world?” The application converts ... continued »
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Google Earth now in App Store
Google is expanding rapidly, this time they have released a Google Earth application for the iPhone. This application is second to none with very easy controls and all the features you come to expect from such a service.
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iPhoneBuzz Week in Review - Week 33 2008
We end yet another week here at iPhoneBuzz with heaping helping of news to review. There was drama, there was intrigue. But enough with the hype. Let's dive in, shall we?
The week started with news that the App Store had accumulated 60 million downloads, equally $30 million sales. Plus, the first monthly sales reports were released to app developers, giving them insight into just how their software was doing. Later ... continued »
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Google Translate on Your iPhone
If you get the urge (or need) to translate while out and about, Google has just put the finishing touches on their Google Translate site, specifically targeted to iPhone and iPod touch users. All you have to do is visit translate.google.com on your mobile Safari browser and let the translating commence.
This web-based app is really just a pared down version of the standard Google Translate, but it still supports ... continued »
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Getting Your iPhone Contacts Up to Speed
A lot of people have been having trouble with the Contacts application in iPhone 2.0 on both first-gen and 3G models. And though lag has been reported throughout much of the iPhone, it is especially apparent in Contacts.
But there is a quick fix until this bug is addressed. You can use the Google app to access your contacts. If you need to search for a contact, this is especially ... continued »
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