MapmyIndia has launched India’s first GPS navigation device for bikes and super bikes, the TrailBlazer. Targeting the youth bikers the TrailBlazer comes loaded with maps of 620 cities. The device is a waterproof device and broadcast turn-by-turn directions using the inbuilt FM transmitter.
The device also comes preloaded with many popular destination routes and highway ruotes. +Continue Reading
Garmin has introduced two new touchscreen GPS navigation device, the Oregeon 450t and 450. Both devices are compatible with online Garmin connect community and gets Garmin’s free custom map.
There isnt much difference between both device. Some difference includes the 450t comes preloaded with topographic maps of United States including trails, roads, interstate highways, coastlines, rivers, lakes, parks, as well as forest and wilderness areas. +Continue Reading
SatNav Technologies has announced the launch of free version of GPS Navigation software and Maps for Symbian OS phones from Nokia. The Free navigation software offers maps of 412+ cities of India. The software can be downloaded from www.satguide.in
At present Windows-based mobiles from HTC, HP , Asus and Acer are already offering Satguide Navigation Maps. Now with this launch the Nokia Users will also be able to access extensive localized Indian maps on their mobile only. +Continue Reading
TomTom has launched a special edition version of its XXL navigation device, the XXL540S World Traveler Edition. The device brings latest TomTom’s technologies and latest maps of US, Canada and Europe.
The device is euipped with a large 5-inch touchscreen display and comes with a inbuilt storage capacity of 4GB. The XXL also comes preinstalled with TomTom’s Map Share technology, IQ Routes intelligent guidance system, Advance Lane Guidance, seven million points of interest and full maps of the US, Canada and Europe. +Continue Reading
A few weeks ago Google had launched their Google Maps Navigation (Beta) for Google Maps on Android 2.0 devices. That feature has now become available for devices running Android 1.6 (Donut) and higher.
Their internet-connected GPS system with voice guidance and automatic rerouting is definitely a feather in Google’s cap as Google Maps can easily be described as one of the best freeware, universal, non GPS requiring, mapping applications for mobile handsets. The addition of voice guidance adds a little more ‘oomph’ to the service. +Continue Reading
Megellan releases the SE4 GPS navigation device, which is now available from Bestbuy for $119.99. The SE4 features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display with the OneTouch menu, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Text-to-speech and turn-by-turn voice prompts. It is pre-loaded with NAVTEQ maps of 48 States Hawaii and Puerto Ric and over 6 million points of interest.
Magellan SE4 includes also QuickSpell with Smart City search, Automatic rerouting and lithium-ion battery for up to 3 hours of use. +Continue Reading
TomTom announced the GO I-90, a double DIN navigation and radio system that is designed to offers “world-class navigation and in-car infotainment for all types of cars.” The GO I-90 has a color touchscreen, built-o TMC receiver, 4×40-watt amplifier, FM and AM reception and a USB port for connecting mobile devices such as MP3 player, iPod.
TomTom’s GO I-90 is pre-loaded with maps of Western Europe. It includes TomTom Safety Alerts, Enhanced Positioning Technology, support for TomTom Map Share, and Help-Me! emergency menu. It can also handle hands-free calling. +Continue Reading
Adding to its collection of navigation devices, SatNav Technologies recently unveiled the 4.7-inch SatGuide PND Moov560 for the Indian market.
This Bluetooth enabled personal navigational touchscreen device presents enhanced user interface along with digital entertainment features like video and audio player as well as turn-by-turn voice prompted directions. +Continue Reading
TomTom announced the new XL 335S portable GPS navigation device. The unit has a 4.3-inch touchscreen display and is pre-loaded with complete maps for the US and Canada and 7 million points of interest (POIs).
TomTom’s XL 335S features text-to-speech, IQ Routes Technology to show you the fastest route and Advanced Lane Guidance for providing users with realistic representations of complex highway junctions and lane-specific visual directions that take the stress out of navigating these otherwise challenging areas.. Map Share feature is also included. +Continue Reading
Here comes some good news for iPhone users in European countries. The iPhone users now can enjoy the comfort of driving with the help of their high-profile Apple handheld device. For this, TomTom has come ahead to introduce the TomTom car kit in the Apple iPhone. Using the device, the iPhone users can now enjoy in-car navigation while on the go. The navigation device is available in TomTom web store. You can also find the same in Apple online store. +Continue Reading
