Mobiles reviews - google maps

Palm announces unlocked Palm Centro for the contract-wary, Google Maps My Location for Palm Centro

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:18:30 +0000

Long-term contracts and carrier-locked handsets are almost a fact of life for many in the US. Sure, Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T have all picked up a Palm Centro to complement their portfolio of smartphones, but the Big Three US wireless carriers are going to want you to sign up for a 2-year stint. For those of [...]

A few HTC Dream specifications revealed

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:05:44 +0000

Just as we're getting used to the fact that the HTC Dream, is, well, a smartphone-dream come true, we're getting more details on the upcoming Android-powered handset's spec-sheet. As if that glorious Google Maps demonstration and huge touchscreen functionality weren't enough, the HTC Dream will apparently be rocking 3.6Mbps HSDPA, 128MB RAM / 256MB ROM, and [...]

Video: HTC Dream live and in the flesh at Google conference

Wed, 28 May 2008 20:12:55 +0000

The near-mythical HTC Dream handset has been rumored for longer than we can remember, and we can't wait to get our hands on the device that was once thought to be the Google Phone (gPhone). Alas, we'll have to wait until Google and HTC can work out the niggling details on the Android OS that [...]

Schmap - Rotating city guides, local search, maps on your iPhone

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:13:50 +0000

Mashups are great, they combine the best of multiple applications and make for a more versatile and convenient user experience. The latest map-mashup to hit the iPhone brings together the convenience on local search, Google Maps, and City Guides. Enter Schmap. Directing your iPhone Safari browser to www.schmap.com takes you to your Schmap homepage, where you [...]

Google Maps now native on Windows Mobile

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:35:12 +0000

Following the release of the native Symbian S60 application , Google decided it’s time to also upgrade its Windows Mobile-based Maps application. It’s no longer Java-midlet, rather it’s a native app - meaning it should run much faster. And even though I haven’t been able to try it out myself, the new Google Maps for Windows Mobile (version 1.7.1.4) reportedly features several updates including the functional route mapping and clearly marked turn-points on every loaded map. It’s a nice addition from Google, although I still don’t understand why they don’t add voice navigation… Do I smell a premium version, or what? [Via: Boy Genius Report ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Google Maps mobile goes UK; Adds GPS supportGoogle Maps Mobile now native on S60, N95 GPS support includedGoogle Phone = MVNO using O2's network in the UK + Nokia + Google's secret sauceGoogle Notebook goes mobileGoogle Mobile apps reverse web activity trends