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Google adds free turn-by-turn navigation, car dock UI to Android 2.0 (video)
Google adds free turn-by-turn navigation, car dock UI to Android 2.0 (video)
Those nat service providers' fears were actually quite justified. Google today unveiled Maps Navigation (beta, of course), an extremely upgraded version of its current Maps software that'll be free and, from what we understand, available by default on all Android 2.0 devices. All the usual ...
Official Google Blog: Announcing Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0
googleblog.blogspot.com — Since 2005, millions of people have relied on Google Maps for mobile to get directions on the... go. However, there's always been one problem: Once you're behind the wheel, a list of driving directions just isn't that easy to use. It doesn't tell you ... (more) Official Google Blog: Announcing Google Maps Navigation ...
Google Maps Navigation: A Free, Ass-Kicking, Turn-by-Turn Mobile App [Apps]
Google Maps Navigation: A Free, Ass-Kicking, Turn-by-Turn Mobile App [Apps]
gizmodo.com — Google's free turn-by-turn navigation for Maps is the news this morning and even in Beta, they got... a lot right. It has Google Maps tech, like street and satellite view and search-driven voice controls. Here's what you need to know. • It's ... (more) Google Maps Navigation: A Free, Ass-Kicking, ...
Announcing Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0
Announcing Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0
googlemobile.blogspot.com — (cross-posted on the Official Google Blog ) Since 2005, millions of people have relied on Google Maps... for mobile to get directions on the go. However, there's always been one problem: Once you're behind the wheel, a list of driving directions just ... (more) Announcing Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0
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Google to offer turn-by-turn navigation on Android devices
T3.com News — ... Hidden inside Android 2.0 is Maps Navigation, a beta function which features turn-by-turn directions for drivers. It works within Google Maps, and will be free on all Android 2.0 mobiles. The directions will be viewable in satellite and Street View modes, with Street View showing the exact lane your car needs to be in, Engadget is claiming. Up until now, users haven't been able to use their Android mobiles as sat-navs, thanks to the lack of turn-by-turn directions, although several apps are available for downloading which offered this service. ...

Google to offer turn-by-turn navigation on Android devices
T3.com All — ... Android fans around the world are cheering, there's a large number of people who'll be feeling pretty angry today. TomTom, Garmin, Navman - we're sorry for your loss. Hidden inside Android 2.0 is Maps Navigation, a beta function which features turn-by-turn directions for drivers. It works within Google Maps, and will be free on all Android 2.0 mobiles. The directions will be viewable in satellite and Street View modes, with Street View showing the exact lane your car needs to be in, Engadget is claiming . Up until now, users haven't been able to use their Android mobiles as ...

Google Maps Navigation: Free turn-by-turn mobile app
SlipperyBrick.com — ... closest matches and traffic data. There’s also turn-by-turn navigation with a female robotic voice and integration with satellite and street view. Street view will be able to show you what lane you need to be in when exiting the highway, for instance. It will also now search along the route when you’re looking for gas stations or fast food. Some addresses can be added to the Android home screen as icons too. TomTom and Garmin better watch themselves. [Engadget]

Google Maps Navigation à l’attaque des GPS !
Le Journal du Geek — ... la sortie de Google Maps Navigation, qui sera disponible avec Android 2.0 ! Il s’agit donc d’un logiciel GPS gratuit qui sera entièrement gratuit (financé entièrement par la publicité Géolocalisée). Le premier téléphone qui sera équipé de ce nouveau soft, pour le moment en version beta, sera le Motorola Droid. Voici un aperçu rapide des fonctionnalités annoncé : ...

Google says new free nav app could go iPhone; What are webOS' chances?
PreCentral.net — ... is more than just impressive - it’s actually quite awesome. But right now, it’s just for Android (and only on Android 2.0), but it’s still awesome. The Google Maps-integrated satellite navigation app brings Google Maps’ satellite view to navigation, as well as Street View for snapshots of interchanges, intersections, and your destination. It also leverages Google Search with intelligent voice recognition to find your destination, even if you don’t even know where it is. Oh, and did we mention that it’s free? ...

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