Tag: navigation
Google Maps offline mapping returns with new ‘make offline’ button
Following a bit of an outcry from users, Google has once again updated Google Maps for Android and this time around they addressed the...
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 acquires Waze in effort to help you “outsmart traffic”
Putting an end to the recent string of Waze rumors, an acquisition has been officially announced this morning. Google has acquired Waze and while...
Waze v3.7 update brings Facebook Events integration
There has been plenty of chatter dealing with a possible acquisition of Waze. We have heard a few possible company names being thrown around,...
Google said to be bidding against Facebook for Waze acquisition
Waze acquisition rumors continue to flow with the latest touching on Google. Those looking back may remember we heard talk of Apple acquiring Waze...
Facebook in talks with Waze for potential $1 billion acquisition
Facebook acquired Instagram back in April of 2012. While that acquisition started out with talks of $1 billion, it eventually dropped to $750 million....
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...
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....
Waze update adds real-time road closure re-routing and more
Waze for Android has been updated to version 3.6. And while that may sound like just another version number, this update brings some interesting...
Hyundai adds Google Maps and Voice Search to BlueLink car options
It looks like auto makers are finally starting to truly come around and use our favorite mobile technology. The features provided stock on vehicles...
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...