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Apple posts 10 new Maps team development positions to employment web site

It never hurts to have more staff to overhaul a much-criticized application… Per AppleInsider and AppleBitch, Apple posted at least ten advertisements for positions within the iOS Maps team on its employment web site on Monday, suggesting the company is looking to make major enhancements to its proprietary mapping service. According to multiple job listings […]

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Dispute resolved, Jobs family mega-yacht free to leave port

In the spirit of the holidays, the Jobs family mega-yacht is now free to go. Per The Next Web, a financial dispute with designer Philippe Starck has been resolved and the mega-yacht commissioned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is now free to leave the dock where it was previously impounded. A lawyer representing the Jobs […]

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Nokia releases “Here” map application to iOS App Store, offers alternative to Apple’s iOS 6 Maps program

If you’re looking for an alternative to Apple’s iOS 6 Maps, Nokia just delivered. Per The Next Web, Nokia on Tuesday made good on a promise to bring its new “Here” mapping service to iOS as it launched a free app complete with offline caching and voice-guided walking directions. The “Here” app comes exactly one […]

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Apple releases Apple TV 5.0.1 update, adds HD previews, other fixes

It may not be the biggest update in the world, but it makes a difference. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Thursday released Software Update Version 5.0.1 for second and third generation Apple TVs, bringing various stability improvements and bug fixes to the set-top media streamers. The update includes the following fixes and changes: – Fixing an […]

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iPhone security

TomTom Looking for Developers to Help Create iPhone Application

Navigation and not-getting-as-lost outfit TomTom is apparently stepping up its efforts to create a turn-by-turn application for the iPhone. Per Electronista, a jobserve.us job listing doesn’t mention the company but asks for someone to develop navigation software in Amsterdam, the location of TomTom’s headquarters. The ideal candidate would start in May or June and work […]