Articles By Lisa Eadicicco
The widely successful camera app Instagram has just received a new update that will incorporate location-based tags. The function, known as Photo Mapping, has rolled out to both Android and iOS-based iterations of the app.
Dennis Crowley, Foursquare Co-Founder and CEO, discusses the most recent iteration of the app, rolled out in early June, what went into the process of creating it and why the Foursquare app is more than just about publicly announcing one's location.
The release date for Apple’s iOS 6 is less than a month away, with the upcoming iPhone 5 expected to launch around the same time. Users may be excited about features such as the new map app from Apple, but there is one app that fans will be missing for certain: YouTube.
The release date for Nintendo’s Wii U is likely to come in November, and a new leak indicates that the long-time gaming company is preparing for the launch. Marketing for the Wii U, complete with images of games for pre-order and technical specs from the box itself, has allegedly leaked online.
Rumors about a release date for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Samsung’s Galaxy S3 have been circulating since the new Google operating system was announced in June. The most recent speculation suggests that the Android upgrade will roll out to the Galaxy S3 along with the alleged unveil of Samsung’s Galaxy Note on Aug. 29.
Apple’s iPhone 5 is rumored for a Sept.21 release date, and the Internet has not stopped buzzing about potential features, alleged leaks and speculation. Although it is nearly certain that the upcoming iPhone 5 will support 4G LTE connectivity, there is now more evidence to back up this claim.
Microsoft announced its first self-branded tablet, the Surface, earlier this year, but has not officially revealed how much it will cost.
Gamescom 2012 is officially under way, with press conferences from two of the biggest names in the video game industry already finished. Capcom and Electronic Arts have showcased their current projects in the works, but there are still two days left of the European interactive entertainment trade fair.
On Tuesday, Apple received a patent for touch screen LCD technology that will result in a thinner, lighter panel for its iPhone 5 release, according to Apple Insider. This news comes just as a new rumor has surfaced saying that Apple will begin accepting preorders for the iPhone 5 on Sept. 12, the same day the phone will allegedly be unveiled.
Video game delays are nothing new to the industry, but the year 2102 has certainly scene its share of disappointing setbacks. From title launches, to DLCs and full console releases, gamers shouldn’t hold their expectation too high for some of these release dates.