Facebook and Google Maps Two Most Downloaded Apps Over Smartphones
Speaking about smartphone(s), it always reminds us of the apps that support them. As quoted from detikinet last friday, Nielsen announced that started from iPhone to Androids, there are two kinds apps that dominate the smartphones platform. The two apps are Facebook and Google Maps.
The survey – which is named ‘App Playbook’ – was taken from 4.200 American already downloaded the apps for the last 30 (thirty) days. The survey noted that 21% mobiles users in USA use smartphones in the last quarter of 2009, the number is increasing 14% compared to the same period in 2008
Here is the list of Nielsen’s survey result along the non-game apps downloaded the most :
- iPhone : Facebook (58%), iTunes (48%), Google Maps (47%)
- Android : Google Maps (67%), Facebook (50%), Weather Channel (38%)
- Blackberry : Facebook (51%), Google Maps(34%), Weather Channel (28%)
Motorola Milestone XT720 2.1 Android is Featuring Xenon-Master, HDMI Port and Reflective Screen
Motorola Milestone XT720 Android handset is said to come soon. Designed in angular and very specific, Motorola Milestone XT720 will run 2.1 Android OS.
Motorola Milestone XT720 is the first android smartphone using The Xenon-master 8MPx camera, displaying 720p HD camcorder, impressive 24fps, auto-focus and 10x digital zoom, plus a dedicated camera button with separate button for cycling the camera modes, Motorola Milestone XT720 will surely make us feel like holding a camera on.
Headphone socket 3.5mm is available at the side.The HDMI output will enable users to connect the gadget to HD-TV for the phone’s pictures and videos. Certainly something that people like.
To support all the joy it gives, Motorola Milestone XT720 is running upon ARM Cortex-A8 processor which runs a maximum 550MHz processing speed. Motorola Milestone XT720 comes with 8GB microSD card in the box and expandable up to 32GB memory capacity. The WVGA screen is having 3,7 inch with maximum resolution 480×854 pixels. The dimension is in slim and sleek 10.9mm thick.
Motoblur (motorola’s user interface operating system that will be capable of pulling all our contacts in one place) is available in this gadget. Motorola Milestone XT720 also suitable to Google apps such as Google maps, Gmail and YouTube. Motorola’s own GPS navigation software, Motonav, will also be available.
As quoted from crave.cnet.co.uk, there’s still no official announcement on the price. The news will come soon, so stay here for updates. (pictures courtesy : crave.cnet.co.uk)
Google Maps Service For Cyclists
Considering from a petition signed by tens of thousands of people, Google finally agreed to create a new feature in Google Maps. 
This is a feature of bicycle routes that cyclists can find a safe route on the streets. These features will include routes that are suitable for . This route is certainly safe, far from crowded streets and high hills.
According to Shannon Guymon, Google Product Manager, Google Maps for Cyclists is the most vociferous demands issued by the Google Maps users. In fact, there are more than 50,000 signatures on the petition (quoted from Wired)
The new feature so far is available in 150 cities in America, but Google has designed a plan to expand its scope. Similarly for the mobile version, Google indicated that they would consider it.
