LONDON, January 16, 2013 -- Ever wondered what the person next to you is looking at on their
tablet? With the Internet accessible to so many, it's tempting to take a
peek at your neighbours' browsing choices. A survey has revealed the
most popular UK Google searches of the year and the most Googled person
was singer Whitney Houston, who died in
February. Children's favourite "Mike the Knight" was the most searched
for item in TV entertainment, chronicling the adventures of a plucky
knight in training.
Despite the UK hosting the Games, it seems football's still our favourite sporting pursuit, with "Euro 2012"
searched for more times than the Olympics. However the British
Olympians were still searched for frequently, with tennis player Andy Murray and diver Tom Daley amongst the most popular.
The iPad 3 topped the list as the most searched for piece of tech.
Despite its popularity it's remained affordable, with suppliers such as Carphone Warehouse selling it from £29 a month, with an upfront cost of £249.
Although reasonably priced, the iPad 3 (also known as the New Apple
iPad) and the host of other tablets available are pieces of tech you
want to make the most of. Tablets are ranking high in Google searches,
yet there's a lack of information out there about how to actually get to
grips with them. A recent report found that tablet users tend to be older than those using smartphones. Those aged 50 and over are more likely to own a tablet than a
smartphone, compared to those aged 18 to 24 who prefer the latter. The
older generation know a world without an emphasis on devices, so the
learning curve can be steeper than it is for those who've been weaned on
technology. Carphone Warehouse provides a straightforward guide to getting to know your device,
so you'll master the basics in record time whilst ensuring you don't
miss out on any of its features. In straightforward, non-technical
language, you can learn all about the new Apple iPad, including how to
download an app, access the iTunes store, and how to get to grips with
features like Maps and iBooks.
• Carphone Warehouse is the largest independent mobile phone retailer in the UK, with over 800 stores nationwide
• Discover how to get more from your gadgets with Eye Openers from
Carphone Warehouse. Eye Openers is a YouTube channel which features
videos of Carphone Warehouse team members sharing useful hints and tips
on everything from laptops to Sat Navs to the latest mobile phones. With
new videos being added each month, users can search through hundreds of
videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/eyeopeners.
About Carphone Warehouse and Geek Squad
In 2006 Best Buy established a partnership with Carphone Warehouse to
bring its business model and mobile phone expertise to the US market
under the banner 'Best Buy Mobile'. Two years later, Best Buy acquired
50% of The Carphone Warehouse's European and US retail interests for
£1.1billion, creating Best Buy Europe. The joint venture now
encompasses the following retail and technical support brands: Carphone
Warehouse, The Phone House and Geek Squad.
Hackday - Tips, Tricks, OpenData sources, and Developer Resources for Mobile Application Developers - Hackday events are becoming quite common, many local government
agencies embracing the format and opening the doors, and their data
vaults, to local developers, hackers, and those simply looking to mashup
some data. Read on for Tips, Open Data sources, Developer Tools, Mobile
Dev resources and more!
Using QR Codes to Deliver Maps Electronically - cartographers
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codes) to help promote, sell and deliver maps electronically. Ted
Florence discusses QR codes, what they are and how they are useful for
maps and map producers.
10 Resources To Help You Get Started Programming with Python-
There's no question that if you want a head start in your career as a
GIS Analyst, programmer, or other technology professional that Python
programming is a must. Just look around on twitter, follow some geo
hacks on Google +, check out the developer resources, and attend a
GeoGeek meetup of WhereCamp and you'll hear about python.
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here's a listing of just some of the fine dev resources, blogs,
toolsets and more to consider when developing or porting your app to a
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in the world due to advanced software, competitive manufacturers, and an
app market that is filled with exciting and useful applications. Read
on for this fine Top 10 List compiled by tech writer, Blake Sanders
ArcGIS.com Mashup Tutorial with Flickr and Foursquare data-
Here's a simple "how to" tutorial on working with the free ArcGIS.com
to easily import KML or RSS data from Flickr and foursquare into ArcGIS
to create your own custom map mashup.
Most Users of Free Photo Apps Say Adding Cool Effects is Most Useful - Adding cool effects
to photos was rated as the most useful thing by more than halfof
consumers surveyed using free online photography services, according to
CatchFree a free
online service that helps people find the best free mobile and web applications
to perform useful tasks.
Flickr GPS Photo Tag Tip - Here's a tip for Flickr users who want to share their GPS information
with their photos. note, in order to do this you'll need to be
capturing photos using a GPS-enabled or GPS-aware camera (see you're
smartphone hardware settings to ensure that GPS or location sharing is
turned "ON)".
Social Location Directory
Do you have a location-aware application, social location service or other location-sensitive service that you'd like to share with us? Please browse this growing directory of Social location Services and feel free to leave a link to your favorite service! See the Directory HERE
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The Underground Guide To The iPhone:
The iPhone is – if I may say so – one of the greatest mobile
revolutions of the past decade. More and more, mobile phones seem to
materialize out of our wildest dreams. Because of the tight integration
of third-party applications, you can do nearly everything with your
device — be it gaming, working, fooling around, and of course phoning.
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