By Mike Zielonka on October 22, 2009
Google has announced the addition of “Layers” to Google Maps for BlackBerry. With the addition of layers you are now able to view different types of information about the area around you. ” For example, you can turn on the Wikipedia layer to read entries about nearby places, then use the transit lines layer to […]
Posted in BlackBerry, General News, Google, Navigation | Tagged blackberry, Google Maps
By Humberto Saabedra on August 17, 2009
GPS solutions developer TomTom has officially released its long-awaited application for the iPhone 3G/3G S.The TomTom app currently uses the built-in A-GPS hardware in the above models ahead of the release of the dedicated cradle with built-in high-sensitivity GPS transceiver and bundled app combo. The application is also currently one on the most expensive consumer […]
Posted in Apple, AT&T, Navigation | Tagged iphone, tomtom |
By Humberto Saabedra on July 16, 2009
PhoneNews.com has just received word that Verizon is preparing to push an over the air update for owners of the Samsung Omnia that fully unlocks the GPS transceiver in the device for use with third-party applications such as Google Maps and other GPS applications. The update is set to be rolled out later this afternoon.
Posted in Navigation, Samsung, Verizon | Tagged fota, gps, Omnia, Samsung, Verizon |
By Humberto Saabedra on June 24, 2009
AT&T has launched the iPhone version of its AT&T Navigator GPS application for iPhone 3G/3GS. The application itself functions identically to standard versions of Navigator with turn-by-turn navigation, points of interest, real-time traffic updates, and voice prompts. The application is a free download with a monthly fee of $9.99 for use of services. Download AT&T […]
Posted in AT&T, Navigation | Tagged AT&T, iphone 3g, IPhone 3GS, navigator |
By Christopher Price on June 9, 2009
With the impending release of iPhone OS 3.0 June 17th, Navigon is readying their MobileNavigator software to take full advantage of the firmware updates to turn the iPhone into a full GPS navigation device. By the end of the month, Navigon wants iPhone users to be able access MobileNavigator from the AppStore internationally. The MobileNavigator […]
Posted in Apple, Navigation | Tagged Apple, iphone, mobilenavigator, navigon
By Christopher Price on June 8, 2009
Verizon Wireless has approved a firmware update for the HTC Touch Pro, which makes three major improvements. The update, firmware version 1.08, adds the long-awaited unlocked GPS support. PhoneNews.com previously reported that Verizon agreed to unlock GPS on the Samsung Saga, Samsung Omnia, and HTC Touch Pro. This is the first of three official updates […]
Posted in HTC, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged gps, HTC, touch pro, Verizon Wireless, XV6850 |
By Humberto Saabedra on June 3, 2009
Google has announced that it has launched the Google Mobile application for Series 60 devices. The application integrates Google services such as Mail, Maps, YouTube, and other Google Mobile services as well as supporting My Location which is dependent on user activation and handset. The application can be bound to a hotkey on the handset […]
Posted in Navigation, Nokia, Symbian | Tagged Google Mobile, Series 60
By Humberto Saabedra on June 3, 2009
The first official images of the Sony Ericsson W995a Walkman phone have surfaced. The W995a features a 2.6 inch QVGA display, quadband GSM/EDGE and triband US 3G HSPA access, Memory Stick Micro expansion slot, and speakerphone. The W995a also features an 8.1 megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus, LED flash, video recorder, face detection and front-facing […]
Posted in EDGE, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, Sony, UMTS | Tagged Sony, W995a, walkman
By Humberto Saabedra on May 13, 2009
T-Mobile has launched the T-Mobile LX (2009) for new customers after an extended pre-sale offering for current customers which began last month. The T-Mobile LX (2009) features a 3.2 inch WVGA display, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, integrated social networking, YouTube support via dedicated client, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and video recorder, GPS […]
Posted in EDGE, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, Sidekick (Danger), T-Mobile, UMTS |
By Humberto Saabedra on April 30, 2009
The new Palm webOS device that has been making the rounds across the internet today is in fact a real device slated for AT&T, possibly by the end of the year. PhoneNews.com has been able to independently confirm the existence of the webOS-based successor to the Palm Centro in the Castle/Eos. According to chatter and […]
Posted in AT&T, EDGE, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, Palm, Software Platforms, UMTS | Tagged AT&T, Eos, Palm, webos |