Author: Nick

Apple buys Locationary to boost maps

CNET Update is misty: Apple buys Locationary to boost maps In this episode of Update: – See what perks Locationary can bring to Apple Maps. – Save money on a MacBook with back-to-school sales at Best Buy and through Apple. – Say farewell to the Optimus smartphone, as LG drops the brand name for something shorter

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Apple acquires navigation service Hopstop

Apparently Locationary isn’t the only location-based company Apple’s bought up recently. Citing sources, Bloomberg on Friday reported that Apple has acquired New York-based local navigation company Hopstop, which specializes in local transit directions. Apple confirmed the purchase late Friday afternoon, though did not go into detail about what it intends to do with the company.

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