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Google Maps with Navigation

Posted on 11/15/2010 by Jonathan Greene

This past weekend presented my first opportunity to try Google’s navigation service which is built on top of Google Maps in Android.  As with most things in Android directions (walk, drive and transit) are well contextualized within many places.  This … Continue reading →

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Nokia offers Free Navigation to everyone

Posted on 1/21/2010 by Jonathan Greene

Today Nokia announced Maps with free navigation for everyone which is a very big deal.  Previously the only way to get turn by turn navigation was to buy a Navigator device. Nokia had offered free trials of the navigation service … Continue reading →

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Google’s Favorite Places not quite that helpful

Posted on 1/4/2010 by Jonathan Greene

Today I caught a sticker in the sandwich shop by the office for Favorite Places on Google and decided to give the QR code a shot. Here’s what I got in return: Reviews are helpful if I’ve never been t … Continue reading →

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The difference between Google and Nokia

Posted on 12/14/2009 by Jonathan Greene

While this is hardly a definitive view, I think it’s an excellent example which highlights a key difference  in how Nokia and Google have gone to market with very similar ideas. Ovi Prime Place and Google’s Favorite Places both seek … Continue reading →

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Nokia Sportstracker Mobile Mapping

Posted on 10/31/2008 by Jonathan Greene

Thanks to Jaiku and GerryMoth I just learned about a new release of Sportstracker which offers a real map of your location as you track your progress.  Previous versions showed a visual progress, but based on coordinates rather than a … Continue reading →

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