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Google Maps gets updated for Android 1.6+

Jeff Baker — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:40:55 +0000

Google has just announced that all Android powered devices with version 1.6 or above will be getting a brand new version of Google Maps a la the Marketplace. There’s no killer features in the update but it does feature some things that many of you may take to quite well. First of all, it adds [...]

Kapten GPS App for iPhones

Brian — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:22:16 +0000

Turn your iPhone into a useful GPS device with the Kapten GPS iPhone app. The app features support for multitransport navigation and a monthly license model that is renewable. It costs €3.99 to renew it and can even be converted into a permanent license. Kapten for iPhones is available over at the French app store. [...]

TwoNav App for iPhones Released

Brian — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:21:33 +0000

The TwoNav app should be something useful for the outdoor and on-the-go person. The TwoNav app for the iPhone costs $69 and includes an unlimited number of free online maps from Spain, Italy, USGS dataset, US Forest Service, and DRCan among others. The app even allows you to track your performance from altitudes using geoid [...]

Garmin 1245 City Chic

Brian — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:04:46 +0000

It looks like Garmin has something special for HER this coming Valentine’s Day with the Garmin 1245 City Chic. Colored entirely in red, it also comes with a red leather case which should be a perfect match with women’s bags. It comes with an array of features including navigational options like pedestrian navigation. This device [...]

TomTom Ease GPS Device

Brian — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:34:10 +0000

The TomTom Ease is another GPS navigational device that carries a sleek lightweight design. It comes with an integrated EasyPort mount which allows it to fit into any pocket or purse easily. Among the unconfirmed features include a 3.5” touchscreen, 2GB of memory, text-to-speech feature, map sharing technology and IQ routes. No official word on [...]

International Google Navigation use no longer works

Jeff Baker — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:04:35 +0000

If you’re not in the United States and were dying to try out Google Maps Navigation on a capable phone, you were probably happy to hear that a group of hackers were able to get around Google‘s block. However, today it was announced that Google has blocked the workaround and the service no longer works [...]

Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition

Tony — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:05:02 +0000

Nokia has launched yet another mobile phone, this time codenamed 2710 Navigation Edition. As the name suggests, this is a navigation phone and is the cheapest that Nokia has to offer. It will cost approximately $160 and will become available in the second quarter of 2010. In terms of features the 2710 boasts a 2.0-megapixel [...]

Google Maps Navigation now available for Android 1.6

Jeff Baker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:08:10 +0000

Previously, the game changing Google Maps Navigation turn-by-turn GPS application was only available for Android 2.0 powered devices such as the Motorola DROID leaving users running Android 1.6 (myTouch 3G, G1, etc.) Luckily, Google has just announced that the application is now available for download via the Android Market for Android 1.6 devices. So now, [...]

Google shows off Maps Navigation

Jeff Baker — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:17:30 +0000

We just learned that Google Maps Navigation would be featured on the Motorola DROID and now Google has taken the time to detail the service. First and foremost, Google Maps Navigation is that it is a free turn-by-turn GPS mobile application. This free application allows you to input addresses with both text and voice, it [...]

iNAVI LE GPS from Thinkware

Tony — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:55:53 +0000

Thinkware, a popular GPS manufacturer from Korea, has come up with a new GPS navigation system – the iNAVI LE. Unlike other European GPS systems, the iNAVI LE has a DMB receiver so you can entertain yourself by watching TV or listening to radio, in which case the 7-inch touchscreen should be good enough to [...]