October 1 2012

Rabbit Rabbit

It’s good luck to say “rabbit rabbit” on the first day of the month. Rabbit Rabbit. Anyways, here’s a few news bits:

Apple’s apologizes for its maps dilema and encourages the use of other map apps, like Google.

hero — Apple demonstration on downloading Google and Nokia maps – Source: Apple

The Apple Maps claim has been altered from “All of which may just make this app the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever” to “All in a beautiful vector-based interface that scales and zooms with ease.

applepowermaps_610x308 — Highlighted claim change – Source: CNET

Simon Cowell wants to create a new show to find the next Steve Jobs.

37475_111203482263114_111202945596501_86293_6261228_n (1) (2) (1) — Steve Jobs – Source: Mashable

The new Twitter App update hides user profiles on the first click so you only see this:

Screen shot 2012-10-01 at 10.18.52 AM — Twitter hides the user’s profile, making it a second click away – Source: Hunter Walk’s Blog

Netflix creates “Just for Kids” mode for the iPad app

Screen shot 2012-10-01 at 10.28.23 AM — Netflix for kids on iPad App – Source: The Verge

And leaving on a good note, Warner Bros is hiring.

Career Summit- Source: Mashable

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” -Arthur C. Clarke