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Mercedes-Benz to use Garmin navigation in future models

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Garmin has announced today that Daimler AG has picked the company to be the navigation system partner for most future Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Garmin is one of the big front runners in the navigation system industry, and they even have mobile apps that iOS and Android users can take advantage of while on the road. Read The Full Story

Garmin looks to make dog training easier with four new electronic collars

, Jan 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Garmin is usually a name we associate with GPS and satellite navigation, but did you know that the company also competes in the pet sector? Strange as it may seem, it's true, and today the company announced two new series to add to its dog collar line up. Being introduced today are the BarkLimiter and Delta series of electronic dog collars, and they're aimed at helping owners train their dog with fewer headaches. Read The Full Story

Garmin GPS Navigation gets price cut, Foursquare, Glympse, and iCloud

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

It's time to get festively navigation-savvy with a brand new update and price deduction for the Garmin GPS apps for both Android and iOS: Garmin StreetPilot Onboard for iPhone and NAVIGON for both iOS and Android. This update brings on the Garmin updates to both the Apple App Store and the Google Play app store with discounts at 25 percent off their standard price. It's expected that this will bring in more sales to the apps that are anywhere between $33.99 and $44.95 USD after discount - just a bit more expensive than your standard navigation app, to be sure. Read The Full Story

Garmin adds Nokia-powered Urban Guidance to iOS and Android apps

, Sep 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Maps and mobile-navigation extras are high-profile news right now, given the Apple Maps saga, and now Garmin has inked a deal with Nokia to break its esteemed pedestrian tools off of Symbian and Windows Phone. Garmin Urban Guidance will be added to its StreetPilot Onboard and Navigon apps for iOS, and to Navigon for Android, as an in-app purchase, introducing Nokia-powered mass transit and walking directions complete with points-of-interest. Read The Full Story

Garmin fills iOS 6 Maps gaps with mass transit guidance

, Sep 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Garmin has updated its iOS navigation software to help fill the gaps in the contentious Apple Maps app, with Navigon and StreetPilot Onboard now packing mass transit information along with iOS 6 compatibility. The updates include an Urban Guidance mode which offers train, bus, tram, and water taxi route planning, features which Apple's homegrown Maps app does not support. Read The Full Story

Garmin smartphone apps getting public transportation features soon

, Aug 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Garmin announced at IFA today that it's gearing up to roll out a set of updates for its smartphone apps on both iOS and Android. These updates will be adding a number of helpful tools for Garmin users, including in-depth details on public transportation routes and support for Google Street View. Get ready to hand over some extra cash if you want these features though, because some of them will only be offered as in-app purchases Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: August 28, 2012

, Aug 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening, folks. A number of Samsung devices are threatened by Apple's motion to ban their sale, but Samsung assured today that it will "take all necessary measures to ensure the availability" of those targeted devices in the US. Jury foreman Velvin Hogan spoke to Bloomberg about the Apple-Samsung trial today, discussing the difficulties the group ran into while trying to decide a winner in the case and the process of determining which company was in the right. It's an interesting interview, so be sure to give it a watch. Read The Full Story

Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS watch keeps it simple with smart functionality

, Aug 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

A brand new Garmin GPS watch has been revealed this week in a series called Forerunner 10. This watch is able to provide its wearer with information on how far they've run and how fast they've run and brings on the ability to identify the wearer's personal records as well. This device is a watch that's made to be the company's lightest and most comfortable unit yet, made with accuracy and reliability in mind for Garmin's most solid and simple wrist-based device ever. Read The Full Story

Garmin unveils Alpha integrated dog tracking and training device

, Aug 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're the sort of person that wants to keep an eye on where your dog is at all times, Garmin has a new system that let you do just that and help you train the dog the same time. This particular system is aimed more specifically at hunters who use dogs when out in the wild and is very expensive. The system has an MSRP of $799.99. Read The Full Story

Garmin unveils GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver

, Jul 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Anyone who has tried to use a GPS navigation application or other app that uses GPS data knows that the internal GPS receiver on many smartphones isn't up to the task of accuracy in some situations. This is especially true when you're trying to use GPS services in the city surrounded by tall buildings, in thick forests, or in canyons. Garmin has announced a new external portable GPS and GLONASS receiver that connects to portable devices using Bluetooth. Read The Full Story

Garmin introduces fenix outdoor GPS watch

, Jul 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Garmin is expanding its range of watches by introducing its new fenix outdoor watch. As you might expect, it makes full use of GPS in order to help adventures better navigate the great outdoors, and adds some useful functionality in the process. You can record waypoints using the watch, such as landmarks or campsites, and make notes of points along your route using GPS tracklogs. Read The Full Story

Garmin nuvi 2598FL 3G satnav outed by FCC

, Jul 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Details of a new Garmin nuvi GPS navigation device have emerged courtesy of a freshly-spotted FCC filing, with the new model packing 3G connectivity. The Garmin nuvi 2598FL is listed as a "connected personal navigation device" and comes with not only Bluetooth but GSM/GPRS and HSPA+ radios for high-speed data on the move. Read The Full Story
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