GPS/Navigation
Street View goes live on the Google Maps web app for iOS
Yesterday, we told you that Google was about to add Street View on its Google Map web app. This is obviously to answer the gripes of many when Google Maps was taken out as the default map app in iOS 6. And since it seems that Google has no immediate plans to release a native more »
TomTom navigation app comes available for Android
First announced during IFA 2012 last month, the TomTom navigation app has finally arrived on Google Play. This is the same navigation app that iPhone users have been enjoying the app for quite some time now. And so its arrival on Google Play will surely be welcomed by Android users. Unfortunately, while the app’s features more »
Apple CEO Tim Cook offers open letter apology in regards to Maps
There has been plenty said about the most recent version of Maps on iOS 6 so we will keep this brief. Our take, iOS 6 Maps does have some issues and while they are disappointing to see, the real bother here was the fact that Apple offered their own (not quite-as-good) solution in place of more »
IFA 2012: TomTom announces navigation app for Android
Coming out of IFA 2012 as a short and to the point announcement, TomTom shared the news of an upcoming navigation app for Android. Based on what has been mentioned thus far, the app will feature “map and traffic technologies.” Perhaps more to the point, the TomTom navigation app for Android will have goodies to more »
Google Maps for Android update brings turn-by-turn biking navigation to a total of 12 countries
Google has once again updated the Maps app on Android and this is one that bicyclists will likely want to grab as soon as possible. In short, this update has added turn-by-turn biking directions which means that you no longer have to memorize the route or stop to check the map every few minutes. Of more »
Garmin unveils the Forerunner 10, a GPS watch for runners
Garmin today has unveiled its Forerunner 10, a running watch equipped with GPS geared for runners, joggers and walkers. So if you’re one of those mentioned people, this watch could be a lifesaver if you’re doing your exercise regimen. The Forerunner 10 gives you various essential running data that will guide you with your running more »
Samsung announces an app for drivers, Drive Link
Samsung has announced and released another app. And as one may suspect, another Android app. But that being said, this release is not only limited to Samsung devices at the moment, but specifically to the Galaxy S III. More specifically, the Galaxy S III GT-I9300. On that note, Samsung did offer the following; “Drive Link more »
HTC and Google are trying to fix hard restart bug within Google Maps
As previously reported, the latest Google Maps update doesn’t play nice with the HTC Sensation 4G and the HTC Rezound. Starting the application will almost certainly end with the device rebooting itself. On Thursday, T-Mobile stepped in to address the issue.
TomTom app for iPhone and iPad becomes more social-friendly with latest updates
We just got a word from TomTom saying that their mobile apps for iPhone/iPad have just been updated. According to TomTom, the update has made it easier to find friends using Foursquare. This adds to the existing social features of the app by way of its current Facebook and Twitter integration. Hence, making the app more »
Latest Google Maps for Android update brings improvements for public transportation users (and more)
Google has recently updated the Maps app on Android. The app, just for the record, has gone up to version 6.10 and this update comes with a focus on public transportation information. Or as Google noted, this update makes the “transit information even more useful.” The update deals with the Transit Lines layer. Users will more »


























