Software : Uber app ruled legal in London despite black cab protests |
| Uber app ruled legal in London despite black cab protests Posted:  Transport for London is satisfied that the Uber taxi app is operating within the law, despite protests from legions of the city's black cab drivers. The mobile ride-sharing app is free to continue operating within the city, according to TfL, which rejected cabbies' claims the app's driver's should be licensed because of the way they calculate fees. In a statement to the TFL board, MD of Surface Transport Leon Daniels said: "In relation to the way Uber operates in London, TfL is satisfied that based upon our understanding of the relationship between passenger and Uber London, and between Uber London and Uber BV, registered in Holland, that it is operating lawfully under the terms of the 1988 PHV(L) Act." Drivers use smartphones to meter fares rather than traditional taximeters and as a result "have no operational or physical connection with the vehicles, and [so] … are not taximeters within the meaning of the legislation," Daniels said. StandstillThe ruling comes after London black cab drivers brought attempted to bring the capital to a standstill with a strike last month. TFL's decision isn't the end of the matter. Whether smartphones can be classed as taximeters will be decided in a British court next month. For now, Uber drivers are free to go about their business. |
| Android L's heads up notifications feature arrives early through third-party app Posted:  When Google's Android L operating system arrives later this year, it'll bring a new heads up notification tool that will alert users to incoming calls and messages without unduly disrupting their current activity. Unfortunately, Android L won't be available until this autumn, but users will have the chance to download a version of the functionality, thanks to a third-party app available on the Google Play store now. The Heads Up! application from developer Alexander Breen works on devices running Android 4.3 and above and brings those floating, overlaid notifications. All users have to do is enable third party apps in the Android settings and choose which applications they would like to receive heads-up notifications from. EnablerThe process is a little complicated, but Lifehacker has a useful guide on how to enable the app as your chief means of receiving notifications. You can also check it out in the video below. |
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