Google Maps for iOS Gets Night Mode, Place Labels, and More

Google Maps for iOS has been updated to add a Night mode to the app, alongside other features. The new update bumps the version number to 4.9.0, and the app is now available to download from theApp Store.

The addition of Night mode to the Google Maps app means that users can navigate route easily during dark hours without the screen bothering them with its bright white display. The new feature in Google Maps is built-in, and doesn't require any changes. The Night Mode in Google Maps for iOS works only during night time and in the turn-by-turn navigation mode.

The new update also adds the option to label places that will appear on the map and in search suggestions. Other changes include an edit option for already posted photo captions, and bug fixes.

Google last month introduced 'Your Timeline' feature which was heavily based on the Google Maps service and was created to let users visualise 'real-world routines', trips of places and glimpses of locations where users visited. The new feature could be found in Google Maps app and Web interface, and essentially provided a more user-friendly view of the user's location history with the ability to edit and delete.

Back in June, Google Maps rolled out the feature to send directions of any location to their Apple devices, right from the desktop. The Google Maps feature however required users to enable notifications on the mobile device. The option "sent from desktop apps" could be found within the notifications section of the Google Maps app for iOS.

Narendra Modi Mobile App Now Available for iOS Users

iOS users will now be able to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the Narendra Modi mobile app, which is now available to download from iTunes.

"Updates, interaction with me, volunteering & more exciting features on 'Narendra Modi Mobile App' for iPhone. Download http://nm4.in/nmiosapp," the prime minister tweeted on Tuesday.

The description of the mobile app states: "Official App of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. It brings to you latest information, instant updates and helps you contribute towards various tasks." The app is also aimed at giving a chance to people to interact with him and share ideas and suggestions.

"It provides a unique opportunity to receive messages and emails directly from the Prime Minister," it adds.

The app was first launched for the Android platform back in June.

The app description adds, "download the app and get the latest updates anywhere, anytime! Highlights of the Narendra Modi app include receiving the latest news and updates, exclusive opportunity to receive emails & messages directly from the PM and 'Mann Ki Baat' with the PM."

The description also says, "small tasks, big satisfaction: contribute & earn badges through to-do tasks."

"Know more about PM Narendra Modi through unique insights in the Biography section as also his governance initiatives and achievements," the app's description adds, saying users can learn more about PM Modi's efforts augmenting India's global recognition and how governance was improving lives through infographics.

Source: NDTV

Written with agency inputs

Delhi Police Launches App for Character Verification Report

Delhi Police's Web-based application for Character Verification Report (CVR) was on Monday launched by Commissioner B S Bassi.

"With the help of this app, the applicants will be provided digitally signed CVRs within 30 days instead of 45 and more days that were consumed in the manual process," said Garima Bhatnagar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Branch).

The Special Branch of Delhi Police deals with verification of character and antecedents of candidates for employment in government, semi-government, public sector undertakings and other departments.

Character verification of employees of private firms is also conducted on request of employers concerned. Fee is charged from the employers for such CVRs.

The app will save around 3-5 working days and Rs. 10,00,000-15,00,000 expenditure on issuing CVRs. Besides, it will also spare at least 20 persons out of 28 presently dealing with the CVR procedure in Special Branch alone.

The app provides online facility for registration and filing of personal details and documentation for character verification report. It also handles multiple application submissions (up to 100) in a single click and payment can be done online.

The Special Branch issues around 75,000-80,000 CVRs annually which outlines 

Source: NDTV

usefulness of the app launched by Delhi Police, she said.