Tag: maps
Garmin HUD arriving as portable heads-up display for Android
A heads-up display is a feature found on some newer and some higher-end cars, however thanks to Garmin, that same feature can now be...
Google adds the beautiful Galapagos Islands to Street View
Have you ever wanted to explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands and see the world's largest tortoises, clear-blue waters, and stunning landscape? Well soon you'll...
Skobbler for Android update adds turn-by-turn navigation
We know that Google Maps has some updates in the works, however it looks like another maps app has also been updated. This other...
Google Maps for mobile update brings improved search and ratings system
Google I/O 2013 also included some updates in terms of maps. In this case our focus will be on the mobile side, in which...
Google Street View reaches 50 countries
Having launched in 2007 with only five US cities being shown, Google Street View is now touting availability in 50 countries. The 50 country...
TeleNav Scout getting 3D maps and crowd-sourced alerts this year
Popular navigation and maps software provider TeleNav has just announced a few rather interesting developments for their Android and iOS apps. It looks like...
GPS use while driving must be done hands-free in California
It seems pretty well understood that you should not text or talk while driving, however with the full-featured smartphones that we are using these...
Google Maps update brings live departure times and service alerts
Google has recently detailed an update that may benefit those in Salt Lake City, New York City and Washington DC. The update deals specifically...
Google Maps now showing some of the world’s tallest mountains
Google has released the latest 'special collection' for Maps. This time the collection includes some of the most famous mountain ranges in the world....
Google Maps adds Ski Resort runs and lifts to help you hit the powder
Are you ready to grip some edges and hit the powder for a day of snowboarding or skiing at your favorite winter destination? Would...
Twist for Android uses GPS to tell your friends you’ll be late
There's a brand new app that was just released today for Android called Twist. We all have that friend or sibling that is just...
Garmin GPS Navigation gets price cut and Foursquare integration
While Google Maps is obviously one of the first apps that comes to mind when we talk about Android navigation, the folks from Garmin...