Google ‘Next Dimension’ event today at 12:30pm EST

Google will reveal their new version of maps with possibly new features. Remember that the rumor is that Apple is dropping Google Maps for their own version at WWDC on June 11th (https://developer.apple.com/wwdc/). It is well known that Apple has be purchasing GPS/Maps companies over the last few years to eventually break away from Google Maps. For those who do not know, Google Maps on Apple devices is not the full version, it does not have text to voice directions and act as a true GPS whereas on Android devices it does and it is free. So it is no surprise that Apple wants their own version.

So I guess we will find out in a few hours what Google has up their sleeve:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57447636-93/google-maps-next-dimension-event-live-blog-at-9-30-a.m-pt/

Android ICS 4.04 and Samsung S3

Just two things I wanted to post concerning Android. Well I finally was updated to Android 4.04 today from 4.02. I cannot believe my phone is one of the only phones with ICS on it. According to Google, only around 7% of their users have ICS: http://developer.android.com/resources/dashboard/platform-versions.html

To see what each version of Android includes, check out this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history

 

Additionally, latest rumors suggest that the S3 is definitely coming to all American carriers this month. Pre order for ATT and Verizon is June 6th.

Apple to update all laptops at WWDC

While this rumor has been around for a while, it seems it might actually be true. The most exciting rumor is the Ivy Bridge processor that will make the machines faster and more efficient. As usual though, only time will tell if these rumors are true. The other rumors include iPhone 5 as well as Apple dropping Google Maps for their own maps tool.

Here is the source of the report: http://mashable.com/2012/06/05/apple-update-macs-wwdc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29

E3 – June 5th-7th

Anyone interested in gaming should check out E3 this year. The conference will take place from June 5th-7th in L.A. This is the conference where all of the big game makers will reveal their upcoming gaming hardware and software. It is at this conference where the latest advancements in gaming technology are revealed each year and it is worth keeping an eye on what is going on.

http://www.e3expo.com/

App Inventor College Course part of curriculum at the University of San Francisco

This is very cool. USF has created an App Inventor course that is part of their curriculum. It is designed for non-computer science majors and counts towards a math class. This is a great idea because it exposes students to programming logic and lets them create a mobile app.

Check out the article here: http://teach.appinventor.mit.edu/stories/app-inventor-course-university-san-francisco-usf