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Google Denies Navigation to iPhone Owners

Evan Selleck, Apr 23rd 2010 Discuss [11]

Earlier this morning we told you that the iPhone was getting Google Navigation, thanks to the fine folks over at Mountain View. Well, apparently that's not what Google meant at all. In a pretty stern approach, a Google spokesperson has come forward and blatantly said that the iPhone will not be getting the Navigation feature. Read The Full Story

MyFord Touch helps drivers save fuel and makes it easy to be green

Shane McGlaun, Apr 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

A few weeks back I traded in my old Mustang for a new Mustang and one of the coolest things about the car is the Ford Sync tech. The hands free calling is cool that Sync offers, but the system is much more than a hands free calling device. Ford is talking up its next generation of in-vehicle tech that offers ways for drivers to save fuel and be greener called MyFord Touch. Read The Full Story

Nissan makes GPS navigation a cheap option on popular cars

Shane McGlaun, Dec 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

We can all add GPS to our cars if we want by schlepping down to the local electronics store and paying anywhere from $70 to $500 depending on the features and brand you choose. Add on GPS systems work just fine for the most part, but there is no denying the fact that any add on GPS device is nowhere near as visually appealing as one built-in from the factory. Read The Full Story

Mio MiBuddy Android PND/MID coming 2010; WiMAX version to follow

Chris Davies, Oct 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Navigation firm Mio is planning to use Android for certain models in their next-gen PND line-up. The Mio MiBuddy range will offer both Android models - complete with GPS navigation, media playback and internet access - and versions using the existing Windows CE-based OS of Mio's current PND range. While specific hardware details and model numbers are yet to be confirmed, Mio has revealed that the Android models will have WiFi and Bluetooth; future versions may add WiMAX. Read The Full Story

TomTom GO I-90 dash-integrated PND promises “infotainment”

Chris Davies, Oct 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Guaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of English-lovers everywhere, TomTom's GO I-90 PND promises navigation "infotainment" with a double-DIN chassis and removable touchscreen slate. Intended to curtail the rush of buyers from PNDs to smartphone navigation apps, TomTom's latest replaces your existing in-car audio head-unit with a combination entertainment system and turn-by-turn direction system. Read The Full Story

Satsports Multi-sports GPS launches

Shane McGlaun, Oct 15th 2009 Discuss [0]

There are all sorts of uses for GPS devices from plain navigation while driving or walking in unfamiliar areas to helping you improve your golf game. A company from the UK called Satsports has unveiled a new GPS device called the Multi-sports GPS today that bundles GPS for running, biking, skiing, and golfing into one weatherproof device. Read The Full Story

HTC HD2 CU S400 Car Kit gets priced, detailed; coming December

Chris Davies, Oct 13th 2009 Discuss [1]

Details of HTC's car-kit for the upcoming HD2 Windows Phone have emerged, courtesy of retailer Clove. The HTC HD2 CU S400 Car Upgrade Kit includes a powered windscreen/dashboard mount and a replacement battery cover for the HTC HD2; when the Windows Phone is slotted into place it automatically loads up the finger-friendly NaviPanel navigation menu. Read The Full Story

SiRFstarIV GSD4e chip promises always-on, super-frugal GPS

Chris Davies, Oct 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

If you're tired of sluggish GPS acquisition times, truncated battery life while navigating and PND apps that mistakenly think you're two blocks away from where you're actually standing, it's worth getting excited about CSR's SiRFstarIV GSD4e GPS location processor. Based on the company's latest SiRFstarIV technology, the GSD4e has its own, dedicated CPU which allows it to maintain a positional lock while keeping power requirements minimal; that, says CSR, makes it ideal for digital cameras, handheld consoles, wearable electronics and other portable devices. Read The Full Story

TomTom Start entry-level GPS unveiled

Shane McGlaun, Oct 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

The problem with GPS solutions for many drivers is that they just don’t drive enough or take enough long trips to justify the expense of a GPS solution. TomTom has announced a new GPS device specifically for entry-level users who don’t spend much time in the car, but still want navigation when they are in the car. The device is called the TomTom Start. Read The Full Story