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Google Maps just got bigger, now available indoors at malls and airports

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Nov, 2011

Google Maps received another large update today and while the new features are mostly still in beta they are available now for all to try. The update should be hitting devices in the market throughout the day and along with a few changes for navigation options we now have a completely new frontier for Google Maps -- indoors. Soon you'll be able to find the quickest route to the closest Starbucks at that huge airport so you can stay awake while headed to CES (which we'll be at live of course). More details below.

Navigon upgrades Android nav app with new features

By Shane McGlaun
on 20 Oct, 2011

If you are an Android user that does a lot of traveling and wants an Android nav app, Navigon is one of the most popular choices out there. The app isn’t exactly cheap to purchase at $27.95, but it is more appealing to many than one that has a monthly fee. If you are using Navigon already, the company has announced that it has upgraded the app to version 4.0.

TeleNav GPS Navigator 7.1 update coming soon

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Oct, 2011

Our friends from TeleNav are all set to launch the new and improved GPS Navigator version 7.1 for Android devices soon. TeleNav has been working hard to bring the most wanted and requested features to the popular navigation tool and this update will do just that. First available for WiMAX devices it will soon follow to other carriers and options as TeleNav comes pre-loaded with many popular smartphones available today. See below for a list of all the newly announced features and more.

OnStar Remote Link app shoots navigation directions to car from Android smartphone

By Shane McGlaun
on 30 Aug, 2011

We have talked about the app that OnStar offers for Android smartphones before. The app called RemoteLink has been updated to support a new navigation feature that some drivers will find very appealing. The app allows the user to search for a destination on the smartphone and then send it directly to the vehicle.

MapQuest announces new free Android app

By Shane McGlaun
on 16 Feb, 2011

MapQuest has announced a new mobile navigation app for Android users that offers voice-guided navigation for free. The app has international functionality, error-reporting, and uses open-source mapping. The app is on the Android Market right now and can be downloaded free.

NAVIGON for Android Updated to Version 3.5.3, Promotional Price of $20 off

By Dylan Bailey
on 23 Dec, 2010

Navigon, a popular GPS application for Android, has just been updated to version 3.5.3. Bringing in many new features and to attract new customers the price has been dropped a full $20. Included in this update: Address Click: Address selection from any app that supports an address export, launches NAVIGON MobileNavigator and instantly provides turn-by-turn directions. Users don’t have to fumble with addresses while on the go, and can begin MobileNavigator with the hit of a button. Contacts as Interim Destinations: Contacts directly added to an existing route as an interim destination. Reality Scanner Switch: The feature can now be swapped to automatic and into permanent-off mode in the settings. GSM Map Download: Download maps via GSM not just Wi-Fi. Please note: Due the fact that additional costs can occur for GSM downloads, NAVIGON recommends to use Wi-Fi whenever possible. General Performance Enhancements Includes - Improved US Address recognition from Contacts. The promotion price of $39.99 is $20 off retail of $59.99, and like all great deals it will not last. The promotion has already started and will end on January 6th, 2011. [Via IntoMobile]

Google WalkyTalky and Intersection Explorer aid vision-impaired Android users

By Chris Davies
on 12 Oct, 2010

Two Android apps intended for assisting blind or partially-sighted users are getting some attention of late, with Google's WalkyTalky and Intersection Explorer both being praised for their useful functionality. WalkyTalky basically hooks into Google Maps navigation engine, but gives directions in spoken rather than just on-screen instructions. It also reads out the street names you should be passing, so as to help users keep track of where they're walking. Intersection Explorer, meanwhile, allows users to preview their journey in a Street View style UI, complete with audio prompts as to which roads are being passed. While that might not sound like much, it allows partially-sighted users to rehearse routes and thus feel more comfortable on their journey. Both apps are free downloads. We quite like the idea of using WalkyTalky with headphones for more comprehensive audio-only navigation; there are plenty of times when whipping out your expensive Android smartphone doesn't seem like a great idea. [via TechCrunch]