Why Foursquare dumping Google Maps is good for the web
For years, the dominant force in viewing, generating, and manipulating maps has been Google Maps – and for good reason. Google has spent a lot of time making sure their maps were up-to-date as well as integrating their maps into iOS, Android, and the web. Initially, the Google Maps API was free – allowing developers [...]
How Twitter ruined a great iPhone app
Twitter’s iPhone app started with humble roots. Loren Brichter created Tweetie, a beautifully designed and elegant client for posting to Twitter. After reaching version 2, Tweetie was acquired by Twitter. Loren Brichter joined the team and continued to develop the app. Along the way, Twitter began to groom the app to fit with their vision. [...]
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