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  • 05.19.08
    Garmin Brings Device-Quality GPS Software to Mobile Phones on the go | (0)
    Garmin Mobile has announced the availability of their Garmin Mobile navigation software for the Windows Mobile and Blackberry platforms for just $99. This helps to bridge the gap between navigation units and phones, and should make using your phone for driving directions much easier. I've tried a number of different mobile mapping tools for the Windows mobile device and have been only partially satisfied with any of them. Using Google Maps for Mobile is helpful for getting directions, but has poor visualization and does not have voice guidance. To me, voice guidance is what makes car GPS electronics so much easier, ...
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  • 05.16.08
    Dash Car GPS Navigation Units Get Social on the go | (0)
    Dash automobile navigation units received a serious upgrade yesterday with the company opening up their platform to third party applications. This will allow for countless opportunities to add onto the standard waypoint and points of interest applications currently found in car navigation units. The program launches with 5 interesting and useful widgets for your navi unit: Coldwell Banker developed a real estate search widget to help you scout out a new home. Funambol created a way to link your meeting calendar with your GPS unit to help get you to the right place at the right time. MediaGuide made a widget to tell ...
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