Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 02/06 - Google Maps Freshens Up For Its Birthday
Feb 6, 2020
Google Maps celebrates its 15th birthday with a fresh redesign and new features, including augmented reality enhancements. Exciting news emerges as Apple introduces a car key feature, allowing iPhone users to unlock vehicles. Huawei is suing Verizon over patent issues, while Twitter impresses with strong revenue reports. Casper enjoys a rollercoaster ride on the stock market after its IPO. Meanwhile, concerns loom over Google's declining ad revenue metrics as the company halts reporting a key performance indicator.
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Google Maps Turns 15
- Google Maps refreshed its app for its 15th anniversary, adding five tabs: Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute, and Updates.
- New features include crowdsourced transit info and a lighter AR live view mode.
Apple Updates
- Apple added universal purchases for apps across iOS, tvOS, and macOS, letting developers sell bundles.
- A Car Key API will allow iPhones and Apple Watches to unlock and start cars without Face ID.
Apple Watch Dominates
- Apple Watch shipments exceeded those of the entire Swiss watch industry in 2019.
- Apple shipped 31M units, while Swiss brands shipped only 21.1M, signifying Apple Watch's market dominance.