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Is augmented reality the answer to current navigation woes?

Android It seems like every week – and sometimes more often than that – someone outs another technology that increases the reach and functionality of our pocket-sized computers. Five years ago, I was amazed that I could install applications and...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 1

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With iPhone out, Google Navigation headed to various platforms

Cell Phone Apps Last week it only took about four hours to send US iPhone users on an emotional roller coaster from which they may never recover. Early Friday morning, BGR (among others) reported that Google's turn-by-turn navigation system - which is...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 4

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Palm Pre Plus suffering from GPS issues?

Navigation Reports are surfacing regarding the Palm Pre Plus' inability to use GPS in Google Maps. Given Verizon's history when it comes to making VZ Navigator the mandatory GPS option, an original theory was that they locked it down. ...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 5

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Ovi Maps: Nokia makes navigation free and global, one ups Google

Navigation Nokia today announced the immediate availability of the new version of Ovi Maps, their free mapping and navigation software. Ovi Maps is available now for 10 Nokia devices, including the N97 mini, E72 and 5800, and will come pre-installed...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 7

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Sprint drops dime on customers, gave GPS data to authorities 8 million+ times

Navigation If you’re a Sprint customer, you’ll want to pay attention to this: A blogger named Christopher Soghoian has uncovered evidence that Sprint handed over customer GPS location data to law enforcement officials not in one case or even a few...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 21

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Will iPhone ditch Google Maps?

Google There’s some buzz this Thanksgiving weekend, mostly due to a new Apple job posting for an iPhone Software Engineer to help “take Maps to the next level”: The iPhone has revolutionized the mobile industry and has changed people’s lives and...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 9

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Verizon Exclusive: Mobile Magic App

Cell Phone Apps I remember as a kid standing in line for at least an hour and half, so excited for my turn to ride Space Mountain. Even though the ride was only about two minutes long, it was always worth the wait. Well times have changed, and Verizon...

from 2009 by Rebecca Atwood 5

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Google Navigation for Android 2.0 on Motorola Droid

Android Noah tests out Google Maps Navigation Beta for Android 2.0. How? He fires up the Verizon Motorola Droid and goes in search of dessert, of course.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 15

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Cheap and Good: Google Navigation Beta on Moto Droid

Android Perhaps the most far-reaching feature to be found in Android 2.0, in terms of impact on the wireless and consumer electronics industries in general, is Google Maps Navigation. Google's free turn-by-turn Nav app debuted in Beta form on...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 10

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Scientists drive vehicle remotely with iPhone

Navigation From the “Don’t Try This at Home” files: Researchers from the Free University of Berlin have successfully rigged a van for remote control by iPhone. The artificial intelligence team used an app called iDriver, which was developed by mobile...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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Nav companies falter in light of Google Maps Navigation

Android Some crazy stuff is happening in the world of nav. This has everything to do with Android, specifically in regards to Verizon’s Moto Droid, which was just announced today: The big news for the directionally challenged is the debut of...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 4

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iPhones & Cars II: Zipcar app

Cell Phone App Reviews The highly anticipated Zipcar app for the iPhone and iPod Touch has just launched. (If you’re an urban dweller sans automobile who doesn’t know about Zipcar… Well, you should. Nothing beats renting a car for just an hour when that’s all...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 1

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iPhones & Cars I: TomTom car kit

Cell Phone App Reviews Pricing info is finally available for the TomTom Car Kit for the iPhone. Sold separately from the GPS/navigational iPhone app, the package will be available in October for $119.95 and be compatible with the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPhone...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 0

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Nav to go: GPS services on your phone?

Navigation Apparently I'm all curious this week, wondering exactly how you all use your mobile devices.  And so it's time for another poll. If you haven't yet, please take a moment to vote in the other polls of the week: Web on your...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 12

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Android: GPS ads, Magic battery, Flash

Business And Money Michael Martin of Google and Blog was at SMX Advanced in Seattle over the last week, and WebProNews got an interview with him - embedded below. There is some interesting talk about location-based advertising, with a bit of overt Apple...

from 2009 by John Walton 6

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New to town? Let your BlackBerry Poynt the way

Cell Phone App Reviews There are a few services that you can download that will help you find the places you want to go whether on the road or in your own backyard. Let’s add another service to the list that can be downloaded to your BlackBerry from the App...

from 2009 by Joni Blecher 0

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iPhone/Blackberry App: SitOrSquat, now sponsored by Charmin (who else?)

Cell Phone App Reviews Made famous for helping users easily locate clean bathrooms and other amenities, SitOrSquat (which is, by the way, possibly the best name for an app ever) now has a new sponsor, and it’s none other than TP kingpin Charmin. In...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 1

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Android app review: Open Home

Android Of the Android home replacements I've tried Open Home wins the most unique customization award. Searching the Market for Open Home, you'll find twenty-or-so professionally-designed, extremely detailed skins that affect every nook and...

from 2009 by John Walton 1

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Android app review: GMote

Android GMote has been a tough nut for me to crack. Not so much in terms of using the app, but in terms of filming and editing a review. The program is robust and full of useful features. I wanted to explore them all - and in three different...

from 2009 by John Walton 1

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TeleNav launching full-blown GPS navigation for Android

Android On February 24th, G1 owners can have full color, 3D, turn-by-turn TeleNav navigation in their hands. The software features voice recognition, traffic alerts, and one-touch re-routing. The first 30 days are free, but after that you've got...

from 2009 by John Walton 0