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Material design, Uber integration and OpenTable on Google Maps now

Nov 8, 2014

Google Maps is coming out with updates for mobile apps, in anticipation for the Android Lollipop set rolling soon now. The Material Design and Uber integration have been the latest update. An announcement from ...

New “Explore” button added to Google Maps app

Platonium

Jul 24, 2014

Innovation

The Google Maps app has just added a new "Explore" button, allowing users to get find nearby places to eat, shop, or visit by just tapping "Explore." The new Google Maps app feature allows users to get infor...

Google acquires satellite startup SkyBox Imaging for $500 million

Platonium

Jun 11, 2014

Innovation

Google has acquired satellite startup SkyBox Imaging for $500 million in an all cash deal. The two companies have been in talks for the past few months discussing terms and it this is one of many deals Google w...

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