New version of Flickr iOS App copies Instagram.
Marissa Mayer is taking action on revitalising Yahoo with this update to the Flickr App. Is it soon enough? Let’s see but the app looks good!
Unlike Instagram, Flickr provides support for Twitter, in addition to Facebook, Tumblr, and email.
Smart move in expanding the reach of the to as many other portals as possible.
I have read all of the negative reviews of the maps feature of iOS 6. One of the apps that I use frequently is RettiGPS, an app that can tell which bus, train or metro to take to reach a particular destination in Helsinki. For some walking parts, Google Maps is really useful in finding a path to the nearest stop. On the other hand, IOS 5.1.1 did introduce the issue where my speakers and HDMI cable no longer worked with my iPhone 4S and that would be nice to have that active again. Better to wait and see if any other issues come up before upgrading the OS.
The Guardian features a fascinating article on where developers should focus their freetime development over the next year and half or so. It goes on about the options between building for iOS, Android and Windows 8.
And then Windows 8. If you learn how to build apps for Windows 8 you’ll emerge with skills that are bang up-to-date and are readily transferable into your day job. But again, you might make some small amount of money shifting applications. But things get more interesting after next Christmas…