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Telenav Scout GPS in-car display integration hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 15th 2012 Discuss [2]

At Pepcom during CES 2012 we got the opportunity to hop into a vehicle containing a 7-inch display that would, when connected with Telenav's technology, be able to run all the navigation and service-finding awesomeness we've come to expect from the GPS navigation group. What we got to see what just that, an Android device not only mirroring itself to the display, but displaying a whole different interface made specifically for the 7-inch form factor, it showing maps, favorite places, traffic information, information about the current status of your car, and more. Have a peek as the demonstration speeds its way through downtown Las Vegas. Read The Full Story

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Garmin nuvi 3590LMT GPS navigation, hands-on

SlashGear Team, Jan 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Garmin nuvi 3590LMT has essentially everything available on their previous models, but adds a few much welcomed features and the thinnest 5" screen to date. The first of which is voice-activated navigation. It works as it should, and unlike Google services, voice control doesn't require internet access. This makes it much more responsive, an almost essential quality while on the road. Read The Full Story

Google Maps app adds more floorplans; Google+ geo-game previewed

Chris Davies, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [1]

Google has pushed out its second update for Google Maps for Android in a week, with more new indoor floorplans along with various battery and location fix improvements, while previewing a new map-based Google+ game. The update follows the earlier addition of CES floorplan mapping to the app, and sees data collected using Google's Floor Plans tool pushed out into the Android software. Read The Full Story

Parrot Asteroid in-car Nav & Entertainment systems revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Parrot has unveiled a trio of new Asteroid in-car hands-free and navigation systems, the Asteroid CK, Asteroid Nav and Asteroid 2DIN, each offering voice control and more. The Asteroid CK is Android powered, running 2.3.4 Gingerbread on a 3.2-inch TFT display and supporting iPod/iPhone input, three USB ports, SD/SDHC media and line-in, and allows drivers to access apps, web radio - streamed through Bluetooth or USB tethering - and voice-controlled album search. Read The Full Story

Beidou satnav system promises free SMS messaging and location data worldwide by 2020

Chris Burns, Dec 27th 2011 Discuss [18]

You read that right, folks, the representatives speaking for the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said this week that their Beidou satellite navigation system is currently operational and will have free, global coverage in place by the year 2020. This system Beidou, otherwise known as Big Dipper, will be providing both location data and SMS messaging to any device that can utilize it for free. Beidu is working right this minute mainly in China and the group says that global coverage is in the works for full working operation inside 8 years. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon S2 and S3 support for GPS and GLONASS

Shane McGlaun, Dec 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

The number of apps and services in smartphones today that use GPS for locations and more is staggering. We take GPS location for granted until our devices can't get a fix thanks to trees or location. Qualcomm has announced new support for GPS and Russian GLONASS navigation satellites for its Snapdragon S2 and S3 processors. Read The Full Story

Block III GPS satellite prototype starts testing

Shane McGlaun, Dec 13th 2011 Discuss [3]

The use of GPS is so prevalent all around the world that a lot of people never stop to think about the satellites in orbit that make it all work. The US is set to start testing of a new generation of GPS satellites with the first of the Block III GPS satellites showing up in Colorado for its first tests in an extensive series to ensure that the tech will work. Read The Full Story

Nokia outs slick Maps 3D with nav and share capability

Shane McGlaun, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [3]

Nokia unveiled its Nokia Maps 3D back in April of this year and they were certainly cool. The service reminded me more than a little of Google Earth. Nokia has announced some really cool new features. One of the new features is the ability for the user to search for local attractions, restaurants, and shops. That means you can see the shop you want to visit and then get directions how to get there. Read The Full Story

NAVIGON 2.0 adds offline maps to iPhone

Chris Davies, Nov 17th 2011 Discuss [5]

Garmin has launched a new version of its NAVIGON navigation app for iPhone, with v2.0 adding the option to download maps for offline access as well as introducing quarterly map updates. NAVIGON 2.0 for iPhone follows Nokia Maps' offline mapping with state-by-state downloads in the US (those using the app outside the US will likely get country-by-country download options) so that you can navigate while your data connection is turned off. Read The Full Story

Nokia Maps HTML5 for Android and iOS get offline mode

Shane McGlaun, Oct 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

Last time we talked about the new HTML5 version of Nokia Maps was when they first hit beta. Originally, the Nokia maps were only offered on Nokia branded devices. Nokia is now expanding the maps to allow them to work with other devices on the Android and iOS platforms. Some new features for the HTML5 version of the maps have surfaced. Read The Full Story

Navigon GPS app hits Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

Rue Liu, Oct 11th 2011 Discuss [3]

Navigon launched today its mobile turn-by-turn GPS navigation app for the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango platform. Similar to the way it functions on iOS and Android, the app stores maps on your phone so that it can work even when you lose data connection or cell coverage. Read The Full Story