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Google Maps Adds Redesigned Real-Time Traffic Alerts

Google Maps Adds Redesigned Real-Time Traffic Alerts

By Humberto Saabedra on May 21, 2015

Google updates Maps with redesigned real-time traffic alerts

Posted in Android, Google, Navigation | Tagged Google, Google Maps, Navigation

Nokia Preparing To Spin Off Mapping Division, Multiple Suitors In Play

Nokia Preparing To Spin Off Mapping Division, Multiple Suitors In Play

By Humberto Saabedra on April 23, 2015

Nokia is preparing to spin off its HERE Maps division to the highest bidder

Posted in Apple, Navigation, Nokia | Tagged Apple, Here Maps, Navigation, Nokia

TomTom Relaunches Premium Navigation App Against Competition From Google And Nokia

TomTom Relaunches Premium Navigation App Against Competition From Google And Nokia

By Humberto Saabedra on March 26, 2015

TomTom relaunches its premium navigation app for Android, amid heavy competition from Google and Nokia

Posted in Android, Navigation | Tagged Android, Navigation, tomtom

Nokia Expands Android HERE Maps Availability

Nokia Expands Android HERE Maps Availability

By Humberto Saabedra on October 22, 2014

Nokia expands HERE Maps to all Android phones running Jelly Bean 4.1 or higher as an open beta

Posted in Android, Navigation, Nokia | Tagged Here Maps, Navigation, Nokia

Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)

Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)

By Christopher Price on July 25, 2012

Novatel’s latest MiFi is a mix of old and new. But, in a good way… we’ll explain. Nobody has tested this unit more than us.

Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, LTE, Navigation, Reviews, Verizon, Wi-Fi | Tagged 4510l, 4620l, 4g, Android, cdma, evdo, Google, gps, hotspot, http, jetpack, LTE, MiFi, mifi os, mimo, Navigation, nmea, novatel, Pantech, qualcomm, sim, smartphone, tether, tethering, uml290, unlimited data, usb551l, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 16 Responses

Nokia Expands HTML5 Navigation Suite with iOS, Android Support, More

By Christopher Price on March 13, 2012

Nokia builds on its commitment to HTML5 Maps, doesn’t build on explaining exactly why.

Posted in Android, Apple, Navigation, Nokia | Tagged Android, gps, html5, ios, Navigation, Nokia, nokia maps, telenav | 1 Response

Mapquest Launches Beta Android Application

Mapquest Launches Beta Android Application

By Humberto Saabedra on February 16, 2011

Navigation solutions developer Mapquest has launched its first navigation application for Android in a beta version with features such as free voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, walking and driving directions, real-time traffic mapping with automatic rerouting, satellite mapping and voice search. The application is completely free with no additional fees necessary for use.

Posted in Android, Navigation | Tagged Android, mapquest, Navigation | 1 Response

Microsoft Closes Door on Bing for Older, Some Current Windows Phones

By Christopher Price on September 2, 2010

Microsoft has updated Bing for Windows Mobile, in a way that many Windows Phone owners won’t be happy about. The latest version of Bing for Windows Mobile prohibits devices with QVGA or lower resolution screens… even for users that already have the application installed. Previously devices below QVGA (320×240 pixels) were permitted to install in […]

Posted in Microsoft, Windows Phone | Tagged Bing, bing for mobile, Google, gps, m.bing.com, MetroPCS, Microsoft, Navigation, QVGA, windows mobile 6.1, Windows Mobile 6.5, windows phone 7 | 1 Response

MapDroyd Allows Map Downloads for Off-Network Navigation

MapDroyd Allows Map Downloads for Off-Network Navigation

By Humberto Saabedra on April 2, 2010

A new navigation app for Android serves as an alternative to Google Maps with Navigation should travel outside cellular coverage be necessary in MapDroyd by allowing map downloads to microSD storage on the device. The application uses map data from the OpenStreetMap initiative and the app also uses GPS for position tracking and compass support, […]

Posted in Android, Navigation | Tagged Android, download, gps, MapDroyd, maps, Navigation, Offline | 1 Response

HTC Confirms Droid Eris Update with Google Navigation for 1Q 2010

By Humberto Saabedra on December 4, 2009

Following up, HTC has confirmed on their Twitter feed that the Droid Eris will be updated in the first quarter of next year to support Google Maps with Navigation following the recent release of the application for devices based on Android 1.6, after launching with a modified build of 1.5 earlier this month.

Posted in HTC, Verizon | Tagged Droid, Eris, Google Maps, HTC, Navigation, update, Verizon

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