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Amazon's New Kindle- A Waterproof OasisNovember 20, 2017Marking ten years since the launch of its first Kindle e-reader, Amazon recently introduced the All-New Kindle Oasis, the second generation of the brand’s Oasis e-reader series. The All-New Kindle Oasis, also known as Oasis 2 has received several significant improvements from its predecessor, the Kindle Oasis (April 2016 model).
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Hands-free Alexa on Amazon’s new 10-inch tabletSeptember 29, 2017For those consumers struggling to choose between a smart speaker and a tablet, Amazon has a new option, a 10.1-inch Fire tablet with hands-free Alexa on board. Incorporating an IPS, LCD-TFT, 1920 x 1200 display and a MediaTek quad-core (1.8 GHz) processor and a reported 10 hours of battery life, the new tablet is available in a 32GB version for $149.99 US. Users wanting more storage can purchase a 64GB version for an additional $40. The base model is less than half the cost of Apple’s popular 9.7-inch unit, but nearly double the price of Amazon’s 8-inch model.
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Google I/O 2017: Visual Positioning System for indoor navigationMay 25, 2017At this year’s annual I/O developer conference, Google introduced its Visual Positioning System (VPS) for indoor positioning and navigation. Based on Project Tango technology, VPS can be used to position users inside buildings at centimeter accuracy.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Tech News Update: April 2017May 15, 2017Round up of mobile location technology news. Mentioned companies include: HERE, Google, Mapbox, Samsung, SpotHero, Parking Panda, Gett, Juno, Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare.
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Mobile Location Update: April 2017May 05, 2017Round up of mobile location technology news. Mentioned companies include: HERE, Google, Mapbox, Samsung, SpotHero, Parking Panda, Gett, Juno, Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Update: Yext files for IPOMarch 16, 2017Location information management company Yext has filed for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). After Snap’s IPO not too long ago, Yext’s upcoming listing represents another technology company listing where location information is a key component of the business. The company hopes to raise around $100 M with the IPO. Proceeds will be used to grow the business domestically and internationally.Subscribers Only
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Samsung puts fresh focus on tablets at Mobile World CongressFebruary 26, 2017The Android based, 9.7-inch, Galaxy Tab S3, like its predecessor, features a QXGA, 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display but this model sports a glass back with its metal frame. The unit is HDR ready, through its mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) and it incorporates quad speakers, tuned by AKG. The quad speakers’ output auto-rotates to accommodate landscape or portrait viewing and battery life and frame rate per second (FPS) are both substantially improved from that of the S2.
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Mobile Location Update: Location tech highlighted in Snap Inc. IPO filingFebruary 09, 2017SnapChat developer, Snap Inc., has filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be traded as a public company. The required paperwork sheds light on how Snap is generating revenue and the main tools it is currently using to do so. While most of Snap’s revenue is generated via advertising, the company highlights the importance of its geo-filter tools as a key content and engagement enabler.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Tencent’s investment in HERE renews focus on location-enabled services in its consumer appsJanuary 10, 2017Over two hectic weeks, HERE announced that its ownership structure will change significantly from three German automakers to a group of seven – now including Tencent, NavInfo, GIC and Intel. Additionally, the company announced a partnership with Mobileye. Tencent’s investment in HERE makes clear the company’s ambitions to utilize location information and technology throughout its business, especially within its consumer applications like WeChat, Maps or QQ in China and beyond.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Prisma Labs is using location as tool to create more app engagementDecember 22, 2016Prisma Labs, developer of the photo editing Prisma app, is looking for ways to create a community between users. A first attempt, providing filters for Facebook Live broadcasts, was unsuccessful because Facebook revoked access to the necessary APIs.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Bluetooth 5 – potential impact for location technologyDecember 13, 2016Bluetooth SIG has announced the latest Bluetooth standard. With Bluetooth 5, the organization is less focused on audio capabilities and more focused on data connectivity between devices in an effort to bolster the role of Bluetooth in IoT applications and devices.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Uber looking for ways to improve ecosystem performanceDecember 01, 2016In addition to changes to the interface Uber is changing how and when the company is accessing rider location data. For Uber, increasing the amount of location data is essential to drive the development of its mobility platform – without it, the company will not be able to deliver on the promises made with the app re-design and on its goals as a ubiquitous mobility provider.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: To reach mobile users where they are, location tech is essentialNovember 18, 2016Today’s mobile services cannot grow without significant location technology capabilities. In addition to filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), Snap Inc. also signed a deal with Foursquare to license the latter’s business location data. Verizon, meanwhile, is acquiring location technology startup SocialRadar to improve its location content across various businesses. Lastly, Uber is utilizing data generated from completed rides to generate local recommendations. Each announcement illustrates how location information is impacting and influencing products, users and service providers.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: HERE integrates positioning technology with Indoor Maps – highlights continuing struggle for indoor use casesNovember 11, 2016HERE sees its positioning technology as a key enabler of its growth strategy in the consumer segment. One part of this strategy is to expand the role of the company with device makers – beyond providing mapping content and a routing engine capabilities to developers.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: With app re-design, Uber takes next step on path to dominate mobilityNovember 03, 2016Uber has redesigned its mobile application for users. The redesign aims to simplify the user experience while at the same time creating a platform which will be able to support Uber’s vision of mobility going forward. The updated application shows how Uber wants to be the hub of mobility for users on the handset – and with it, how the company will be a disruptive force for mobile navigation providers, automotive OEMs and content providers.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Samsung Pay expands – to new markets and in functionalityOctober 28, 2016Samsung Pay will reach ten markets by the end of 2016, according to the company. New markets include Malaysia, Russia and Thailand. In addition to the new markets, Samsung also announced new features for the app and a partnership with Mastercard to streamline online payments and digital payments at Mastpass-supported Points of Sale. With the inclusion of local discounts and coupon, Samsung is trying to find ways to raise the engagement level for Pay – increasing usage of the app and usefulness for end users.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: HERE – mobile device positioning tech providerOctober 10, 2016HERE is adjusting its strategy as the dust after the sale to a consortium of German Auto makers settles. Where previously the company talked about being the Location Cloud of choice for many verticals, HERE now talks about its Open Location Platform.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Google is building up waze’s location platformSeptember 22, 2016With three announcements, Google’s waze is adding unique capabilities to its platform. With these new capabilities, waze is moving its strategy of becoming an open traffic and guidance platform for individual drivers and communities alike. The company is also exploring how mobile technologies can be reapplied to waze’s core use case to improve the overall experience.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: Smartwatches continue to be a tricky subjectSeptember 11, 2016Over the last two weeks major players in the smartwatch space have announced their latest editions. Samsung released the Gear S3, Garmin, TomTom and Asus added new devices to their fitness-centric portfolio and Apple released the Watch Series 2, the company’s second edition smartwatch. While each device features new capabilities, the announced watches were, in large part, evolutionary devices – still searching for a clear message for end-users. However GPS integration is on the rise with new device launches, opening the door for more independent usage and better tracking functions.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Location Intelligence Update: IFA 2016: Samsung and Asus make their case for smartwatches againSeptember 02, 2016At this year’s IFA in Berlin, Samsung and Asus introduced their latest smartwatches – the Gear S3 and ZenWatch 3, respectively. Just like with past editions of the devices, both companies have to sell potential buyers hard on this device form factor.Subscribers Only
