Until very recently, Lyft’s in-app navigation system was built using Google Maps, which gave the company little control over a key aspect of its service. But now, after a scrappy three-year effort, Lyft has released its own maps — and it’s starting to unveil new features that could remake the driving and riding experience.| www.lyft.com
Ever feel like your phone controls you? Can we design a smartphone that minimized how much you used it?| NullDeref