Google Maps Adds Real-Time Public Transit Info

Good news, New York City-based commuters: Google Maps added Wednesday real-time subway departure times for the seven lines that have such data available. These include the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Times Square - Grand Central shuttle. The Metropolitan Transit Authority's other lines require an expensive overhaul before they'll be able to provide real-time data.

Metrorail riders in Washington, D.C., will also now receive up-to-the-second service alerts via Google Maps. That'll be handy for capitol denizens, who will be able to use the app to find routes that avoid any unplanned delays or schedule changes.

Public transit-goers in Salt Lake City, Utah, can also now receive bus and tram information in real time.
"With these updates — part of the millions of live transit schedule updates we process every day — you get instant access to the latest information right on Google Maps, making trip planning a cinch," reads a Google blog post on the update.


All Google Maps users on desktop, Android and iOS platforms can access the new transit information immediately. The MTA also recently released an official app which provides the same real-time New York City subway information as Google Maps now shows. Just remember, New Yorkers: Most stations don't have Wi-Fi or data access, so check your route before you head out!

Do you use Google Maps to plan your urban commutes? What are you other favorite public transit apps? Share in the comments below.

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Pinterest Updates iOS App

Pinterest has updated its app for iOS devices, allowing more pin editing on mobile and smoother scrolling.

Version 2.2, which is currently available from iTunes, allows users to edit their pins: they can change the pin description, move its location on the board and even delete it.

Users can also delete comments – their own and other people’s comments on their pins – if they have made a typo or one of their pins is being spammed.

The apps general performance has also been improved, with smoother scrolling through pins.
This comes a few days after Pinterest began testing a site redesign.

What do you think of Pinterest’s updated iOS app?

LinkedIn Now Allows Profile Edit On Mobile Phones

LinkedIn have now released an update to their mobile app which will allow users to edit their profile on the move.
The update to the iOS and Android app was one of the most requested features for users of LinkedIn and has now become available.

LinkedIn said in a blog post that: “Now you can update your profile with a new headline, add recent skills, or add a new position so your professional identity is always up to date.”
Enrichments to inMail and “Who’s viewed your profile” for premium members have been introduced due to the update to the iOS and Android app which also adds support for the iPhone 5.




LinkedIn recently updated the interface to debut an all new profile which highlights activity and displays information in a more visual style.

Have you been waiting for this update? How important do you think this is?