Google adds subway alerts to Google Maps

Google has just updated the transit information for Google Maps, and is now showing alerts for the subway in New York, which is incredibly useful for people who use the subway everyday when commuting to work or the way back home. If you search for transit directions or select any subway station, Google Maps will show you an alert if there’s any kind of disruption. This feature is available both for the desktop version and the Android app, so if you’re one of the millions of people using the subway everyday, this is good news for you . . . → Read More: Google adds subway alerts to Google Maps

Google Translate gets updated with ICS theme and additional text-to-speech languages

If you’re one of the millions of people who use the Google Translate app on your Android device, there’s some good news for you. Google updated the app yesterday with a new UI, specifically the new Holo theme that Android apps are advised to be using at the moment. . . . → Read More: Google Translate gets updated with ICS theme and additional text-to-speech languages

Temple Run for Android gets updated with ICS compatibility fixes

Chances are, you are one of the millions who have downloaded Temple Run. If you happen to have an ICS-powered device, you should know that the folks at Imangi have rolled a new update to fix some compatibility issues with Android 4.0. Not only that, but they also fixed a bug that caused low resolution textures to be used on high DPI phones and tablets. . . . → Read More: Temple Run for Android gets updated with ICS compatibility fixes

WhatsApp Privacy Concerns: “Sniffer” Yanks Entire Chats from WiFi

If you’re one of the millions of WhatsApp users out there, you’re going to want to read this. While I’m not trying to be particularly alarmist, it’s probably best that you use another chat app if you’re looking for privacy. WhatsApp actually sends all chats in plaintext, meaning anyone on the same Wi-fi network can easily pull your entire conversation – including pictures and videos – out of thin air. . . . → Read More: WhatsApp Privacy Concerns: “Sniffer” Yanks Entire Chats from WiFi

EA bringing The Sims Freeplay to Android this month

If you're one of the millions of Sims fans around the world this next piece of news might interest you. EA is bringing their hit freemium version of the game, The Sims Freeplay to Android. . . . → Read More: EA bringing The Sims Freeplay to Android this month