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Google Sky Map development ceased, going open source
One of the first times I used an Android phone, Google Sky Maps was one of the apps that really hooked me in. Never before had I seen a phone's software take such advantage of the hardware, and it really amazed me. It made me feel like my new iPhone 3GS was outdated, and that I had to have an Android phone. Fast forward to now, and that very app is getting all... Read more » Point Inside offers one-stop access to deals, maps, and indoor navigation
Point Inside Shopping & Travel is an app that was released quite some time ago, but recently changes bringing added functionality. For those that are uninitiated, Point Inside is essentially a Google Maps for the indoors, specifically retailers. Their database has information for over 1150 malls across North America, and over 100 airports worldwide. It also has... Read more » Ford to launch MyFord Mobile app with their Focus Electric
All you people out there that have preordered the electric Ford Focus, it looks like Ford is sweetening your order a bit. They have developed a smartphone app called MyFord Mobile which will be officially demoed at CES. What does the app do? A lot. It calculates what the range left on your battery charge is and that's tailored to your driving style. It also helps you... Read more » Google Earth mobile app updated
Own a tablet or phone with a Tegra 2 processor? Had trouble running the Google Earth app? Google finally has a fix for you, as their latest update to the fun world map patches up some bugs that were caused on those devices. The app will not crash anymore, along with a few minor bug fixes. It will be version 6.1.5671, up from version 6.1. Anyone who's interested can... Read more » CES 2012 app released for your CES navigation needs
Yes, we are only a week away from the biggest consumer electronics show this year. Of course, we're talking about CES 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. For those that don't know, CES is an electronics show that houses thousands of vendors, manufacturers, and developers. The scale of this massive convention is ridiculous. To handle this problem, the CES application helps... Read more » TeleNav makes the switch to HTML 5
One of the most popular location-based service provider is TeleNav. For those that know, TeleNav is a popular and widely-used navigation application tool. Looks like starting today, they might be gettin a lot more users. TeleNav announced today that they made the switch to HTML 5, at least in terms of your browser-based navigation needs. In addition, they have made... Read more » Route 66 Maps “Follow me” Augmented Reality Navigation app for Android
Have you ever wanted to be part of a cinematic high speed chase around your very own city? If you said 'yes' then Route 66's "Follow me" navigation app might be for you, minus the "high speed" part. The app is called Route 66 Maps + Navigation with Follow Me and it is a revolutionary take on turn-by-turn navigation for drivers. The name rightly describes the... Read more » Google Maps: old vs. new
Google's update of their ubiquitous Maps application to version 5.0 brings a host of new features that make the software more friendly, functional, and downright awesome. And aside from 3D buildings and Hotpot integrations, the biggest change comes in the form of vector graphics. Not only do vector graphics ensure clarity and consistent image while zooming, in the... Read more » Video: Motorola tablet running Honeycomb and Maps 5.0
Andy Rubin let loose some great information on upcoming products at the All Things D: Dive into Mobile conference last night. During his interview, he whipped out a dual-core Motorola tablet with NVidia 3D (no name was given, though Stingray seems a likely bet) and it was running Honeycomb, the next major Android release. Rubin used the slick tablet--sans search... Read more » TomTom and HTC announce partnership
We learned last month that HTC was working on bundling cached maps with Sense devices, and today the OEM, along with faltering nav veterans TomTom, announced that HTC's Locations would come with TomTom's "location-rich" maps for free. While the maps can be used at no charge, a paid download will be required for turn-by-turn navigation. Initially, the software... Read more » 
