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Google Maps for Android leaps to v5, brings 3D and offline navigation
Google’s recently announced Maps for Android devices is now available in the Android Market. The app that relied on a decent internet connectivity to provide the latest maps and navigation now supports offline navigation. Well, it still has a lot of ground to cover to come close to Nokia’s Ovi Maps but it’s a [...]
Google Maps voice-guided Navigation now available in more European countries and Canada
Google Maps with free voice-guided navigation has expanded its reach and is now available in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, in addition to US & UK. The v4.2 offers free turn-by-turn directions to Android users running Android OS 1.6 and higher. Additionally, the new version also [...]
SatGuide Moov 200 PND Review
After our tryst with MapmyIndia’s dual offerings, we took SatGuide’s Moov 200 for a ride to check if it’s worthy enough to compete or not. SatGuide’s Moov 200 is a direct competitor to MapmyIndia’s Lx130 because of similar features, same screen size and in the same price range.
SatNav intros SatTracx Locator that reveals your child’s location
Indian GPS maker, SatNav has launched a software-based solution that will allow parents to keep a tab on their child’s current location. The SatTracx Locator is a free application that sits in the recipient’s phone and when your loved one calls to SatNav’s call center and asks for the location, he is given the [...]
MapmyIndia Vx140 and Lx130 PND Review
Most users who’re acquainted with GPS tend to initially try it out on their phones. With competitive apps like Google Maps and Nokia Maps – which has got offline and free navigation –, dedicated Personal Navigation Devices (PND) haven’t seen a surge. But if you’re looking for a device that won’t allow you to [...]
SiRFstarIV powers new GSD4t GPS receiver, promises fast location fixes
CSR Inc. the parent company of SiRF Technology Holdings today revealed the GSD4t GPS receiver that uses the new SiRFstarIV architecture. The SiRFstarIV coupled with SiRFaware allows the GPS receiver to locate the place quickly without having to compromise on mobile device’s battery life. SiRFstarIV edge over others is its capability to maintain “better-than-hot-start” [...]
Jaty GPS device also has drunkometer
There are many navigation devices up for sale but not many have this peculiar feature which Jaty Electronics navigation device has. It is equipped with a breath analyzer which can avoid getting one charged with drink and drive. Apart from this, the JTNV-DR7200 also transforms itself into a T-DMB enabled PMP. The useful gadget [...]