Apple Hiring Former Google Maps Employees to Improve iOS Maps App

Quickly responding to the backlash relating to the new iOS Maps app, Apple has posted positions for developers and are hiring former Google Maps employees to fill the vacant roles

New AppBrain Updates

It’s tough to find good apps that aren’t “mainstream” in the Android Market these days. If this situation describes how you often feel when looking for apps, then you need to checkout AppBrain, a Website for “discovering Android apps.” Below is a snippet directly from their Website.

AppBrain is a website for discovering Android apps. In addition to providing search and browse functionality, users of Android phones can download the apps they chose by simply clicking an install button [...]

Nexus One Rooted – Again

The Nexus One has been rooted (again). This root version keeps the bootloader locked (unlocking would enable developers to flash software onto the device) – which ultimately keeps your warranty intact. This is huge for any user who was previously forced to choose between their warranty and reaping the benefits of rooting their device.

Booker-T, the hacker behind this new root, also used this method successfully on the Droid Incredible. Unfortunately the files haven’t been posted online yet, but Booker-T says [...]

Palm App Catalog Promotion

Palm announced they have launched a promotion from June 18th to July 9th that will discount every paid application in the Catalog by 50%. Palm is planning to subsidize the promotion and pay developers the full retail price for each app.   If you’re one of the few users still using WebOS, be sure to checkout the App Catalog and take advantage of the discounts.