Windows Phone loses access to Google Maps

Earlier today it was discovered that you can no longer access the Google Maps website via devices running Windows Phone 7 or 8. While some may believe this is Google deliberately crippling its own services on a competing mobile platform, there's much more to the story than meets the eye.

The mobile version of Google Maps never officially supported Windows Phone, because the version of IE used on those devices doesn't have the WebKit support that Maps needs to work properly. That doesn't mean that Google couldn't deliberately be blocking the service on phones running Microsoft's OS, but it's more likely that the company fixed a bug that allowed these unsupported devices access in the first place.

Since Google doesn't seem too keen on developing apps for Windows Phone ?the company has a search app that hasn't been updated in over a year?and with the search giant reportedly preventing Microsoft from building a proper YouTube app, its unlikely that this development will make Google more popular with either Microsoft or the tens hundreds thousands of Windows Phone users out there that use its services. Google may be pushing for people to buy into using devices running its Android operating system, but if the company can make its offerings work on iOS then it can definitely do the same for Windows Phone.

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2012 - Don't Call It A Comeback Edition

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Best Year Since 2007, F-Series And Camry Remain Top-Sellers

Most automakers probably wish the party that was 2012 would keep right on going into 2013, because the past year was was very good for the auto industry in terms of sales. With December sales now reported, the final seasonally adjusted sales rate of the year is 15.38 million vehicles. Automotive News reports that 14.49 million light vehicles were sold in all, which is up 13 percent compared to 2011 and marks the third straight year of growth over 10 percent.

Of the major brands, Chrysler was the biggest winner with a 39.13-percent rise in sales compared to 2011, followed closely by Volkswagen with a gain of 35.06 percent. Of the big, big brands, however, Toyota led all with a rise of 27.12 percent on sales of 1,838,338 units. Honda followed with a gain of 12.69 percent on 1,266,569 sales. Both Japanese automakers can now be said to have fully recovered from both natural disasters that disrupted their production and supply lines, as well as recalls from previous years that had damaged both their brand images and reputations for sterling quality.

Perhaps it would be quicker to talk about the brands that didn't perform well, as that group is much smaller. Coming in under a red flag were Cadillac (-1.71 percent), Jaguar (-2.16 percent) and Lincoln (-4.08 percent) - all luxury brands and each missing out on reporting a sales gain by relatively small margins. At the bottom of the barrel, however, is Mitsubishi, which found itself with sales falling 28.09 percent compared to 2011. Suzuki was also down, 4.73 percent to be exact, despite some speculating the fire sale of its remaining inventory would lead to an improvement in sales for the brand, which announced it was exiting the US market back in November.

Lastly, let's go over some particular stats to give you a better picture of last year's winners.

  • Best-Selling Brand: Ford (2,168,015)
  • Best-Selling Luxury Brand: Mercedes-Benz (295,063 *includes Sprinter)
  • Best-Selling Vehicle: Ford F-Series (645,316)
  • Best-Selling Car: Toyota Camry (404,886)
  • Best-Selling CUV: Honda CR-V (281,652)
  • Best-Selling Minivan: Dodge Caravan (141,468)
  • Battle of the Pony Cars: Chevrolet Camaro (84,391, -4.4%) beat Ford Mustang (82,995, +17.8%)
  • Top Five Midsize Sedans: Toyota Camry (404,886), Honda Accord (331,872), Nissan Altima (302,934), Ford Fusion (241,263), Hyundai Sonata (230,605)
  • Top Five Minivans: Dodge Caravan (141,468), Honda Odyssey (125,980), Toyota Sienna (114,725), Chrysler Town & Country (111,744), Nissan Quest (18,275)

*Brands and companies are displayed in descending order according to their percentage change in volume sales. There were 307 selling days in 2012 and 307 selling days in 2011, so there is no difference between the change in yearly sales volume and the change in average daily sales rate (DSR) for each brand/company. Also, brands are combined and reported as companies only if their sales figures are released jointly.

2012 - Don't Call It A Comeback Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Disciple Now - Be Thankful

In planning a disciple now most of us fall into a big trap. It starts when we are busy planning our event. Then it gets worse once we are in the midst of making sure our weekend runs smoothly. Then you think it would get better after we are done but it does not. Instead what happens is we usually move on to the next busy thing. And in the midst of all of this what are we forgetting? We are forgetting to be thankful for all that has happened and we forget to say thank you to all those who made this possible. In this article I will help you remember who you need to give thanks too so that not only this event is a great one but next year's can be as well.

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Best of 2012: 3D Printed Objects

Screen Shot 2012-12-21 at 11.15.41 AMWhile 3D printers don't yet compete with toasters and DVD players in the home, the dam on the consumer market has been breached as the number of lower priced, easy-to-use models--and those who use them--grows. Part of this trend surely comes from the ever-expanding catalog of 3D printed objects, from the useful to the fanciful. Printing chess pieces and busts of Stephen Colbert is nice, but the range of what people create with their printers grows by the day and in turn inspires others to model and print ever more striking/utilitarian/beautiful/ridiculous/amazing objects.

Read the full article on MAKE

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ARM's Big.Little processors and 1080p screens await smartphone buyers in 2013

Smartphone vendors will rely on upgrades such as full-HD screens and more powerful yet more frugal processors to entice customers to buy newi smartphones in 2013.

Those tactics may work: Processor designer ARM believes sales will surpass 1 billion units for the first time. But competition will continue to be ruthless as vendors and platforms fight for dominance or just survival.

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Disciple Now - Be Thankful

In planning a disciple now most of us fall into a big trap. It starts when we are busy planning our event. Then it gets worse once we are in the midst of making sure our weekend runs smoothly. Then you think it would get better after we are done but it does not. Instead what happens is we usually move on to the next busy thing. And in the midst of all of this what are we forgetting? We are forgetting to be thankful for all that has happened and we forget to say thank you to all those who made this possible. In this article I will help you remember who you need to give thanks too so that not only this event is a great one but next year's can be as well.

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