Thoughts on London’s Uber ban: Innovation vs Regulation
Technology has the power to fundamentally change the status-quo in an incredibly short space of time. Smartphones have reshaped mobile computing, the growth of internet streaming has thrown the music...
View ArticleLatest Uber update brings live location sharing, beacon expansions, and much...
Uber is introducing a number of new features to its Android app that will make finding your ride much quicker. If you’ve ever tried to find your Uber in a busy location – like at a mall or in an...
View ArticleUber concealed data breach for a year, paid hackers to delete stolen personal...
Uber has had a rough going in the public eye for some time now, and that looks to only get worse as the ride-sharing service recently divulged a data breach that happened over a year ago and that it...
View Article5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly
Welcome to the 219th edition of Android Apps Weekly! Here are the big headlines from the last week: There were two big app and game sales this week for Black Friday. The first was Nvidia for their...
View ArticleHoliday survival guide: how to make the most out of your Android device this...
The holiday season is full of joy and sharing, but it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. We become frantic shoppers, running around all day, every day, taking care of all the...
View ArticleUber Express POOL gets you cheap fares with a little walking
Uber Express POOL is a new service that gets you cheaper fares in exchange for a little walking on your part. The company’s ride algorithm will match you and the driver to a pick-up location, which...
View ArticleUber app will soon offer car rentals, electric bikes, and public transit...
Uber Uber is introducing e-bike, car rental, and public transit tickets to its primary app. The ride-sharing company is rolling out the Uber Bike service in Washington, D.C. from today. Uber Rent will...
View ArticleHave a low-end phone or tiny data cap? Uber Lite might be for you
Uber Uber has announced Uber Lite, a lightweight app that’s coming to India. The app makes the map optional and introduces several offline features as well. Uber Lite will be coming to other countries...
View ArticleGoogle removes Uber integration in Maps with no explanation
Since January 2017, you could book an Uber ride right in the Google Maps app. The feature has now been removed with no explanation from either Google or Uber. Going forward, to book an Uber ride, you...
View ArticleEasily book an Uber or Lyft using Google Assistant voice commands
You can now book an Uber or Lyft ride through Google Assistant voice commands. Google Assistant will even give you price estimations for multiple services and let you choose the cheapest option. The...
View Article5 best taxi apps and ride sharing apps for Android!
This list is primarily for folks in the United States. Those from other countries may not find what they’re looking for. Hailing a ride is in its Renaissance phase right now. Companies like Lyft and...
View ArticleHere’s how much Uber pays to use Google Maps
Ride-sharing company Uber has released its S-1 securities form ahead of its upcoming public IPO. The S-1, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, gives some interesting insights into...
View ArticlePSA: Uber and Lyft drivers’ strike planned for this week
Lyft On Wednesday, May 8, a strike is planned for Uber and Lyft drivers in at least two countries. The strike is in protest of Uber’s IPO filing, which will happen the same day. Uber and Lyft drivers...
View ArticleUber will let you record audio whenever you take a trip
Uber has confirmed that it will start recording audio during trips in select markets in a bid to improve security. The feature — spotted by the Washington Post and confirmed by Uber — requires users...
View ArticleHoliday survival guide: how to make the most out of your Android device this...
The holiday season is full of joy and sharing, but it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. We become frantic shoppers, running around all day, every day, taking care of all the...
View ArticleUber Express POOL gets you cheap fares with a little walking
Uber Express POOL is a new service that gets you cheaper fares in exchange for a little walking on your part. The company’s ride algorithm will match you and the driver to a pick-up location, which...
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