Entries by Nicole Batac (11977)

Sunday
Mar302014

Google Maps parody Google Naps tells you the best places to snooze

Google Naps, a parody version of Google Maps, seeks to help you find the best places to catch a quick shuteye around the world. A group of Dutch users wanted to provide users with the “world’s coziest and coolest places to take a well-deserved nap.” The napping spots are shared by fellow users and include areas in US, China, Indonesia, and Brazil, to name a few. It’s meant to be a funny take on Google’s Maps application and probably just a reminder that naps are a good thing every now and then (no matter where you are).

Source: The Next Web

Saturday
Mar292014

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 3/22-3/29

Saturday
Mar292014

Facebook Messenger introduces groups and message forwarding to iOS

Facebook has released a new update for its iOS app that allows you to group contacts and send messages to them en masse. The update is perfect for organizing meetups or even just spamming your favorite people. Users can now also forward messages and photos to other people who aren’t included in your conversation. Of course, you can expect the usual stability fixes and speed improvements.

Source: Engadget

Friday
Mar282014

Microsoft offers Office for free on iPhone and Android phones, Android tablet version to come

Aside from introducing Office for iPad, Microsoft has also introduced a free home version for the iPhone and Android smartphones. This means smartphone users on both platforms can view and edit content without the need of an Office 365 subscription.

As The Next Web pointed out, it looks like Microsoft wants to treat tablets as premium devices that would require its users to pay to edit their documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. And yes, and Android tablet version of Office Mobile is reportedly in the works. “In the future we will bring Office apps to the Windows Store and other popular platforms, including Android tablets,” a Microsoft spokesperson told TNW.