Posted 6 weeks ago

The hotly debated iPad tablet features a built-in GPS-receiver. More precisely the 3G version does, the Wi-Fi only version has to do without, similar to the iTouch. This is yet another example of how

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Posted 10 weeks ago

Leading up to the CES 2010 show Ford has been in the news repeatedly with a range of planned extensions on its SYNC solution: In-car Wi-Fi based on a cellular USB modem on SYNC 2.0 Mobile Applications

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Posted 18 weeks ago

Garmin s third quarter financial results confirm the rising popularity of GPS outdoor and fitness devices as it remains Garmin s only segment to post quarterly and year-to-date YoY revenue growt

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Posted 19 weeks ago

While TomTom s revenues are still down YoY (-15%) and QoQ (-1%), the net result has improved, now at 31 million Euro, a 42% increase compared with Q2, but still 48% lower than Q3 2008. This increas

Posted 20 weeks ago

What always seemed like a temporary solution despite the support of PND market leader Garmin has now effectively been earmarked for phase out. Based on unlicensed FM spectrum in the US and Can

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Posted 20 weeks ago

Google Maps for Mobile Gets Layers and its own Maps, Turn-by-turn Voice Navigation Next? The latest 3.2 version of Google Maps, now available for Blackberry, Nokia S60 and Windows Mobile features L

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Posted 24 weeks ago

Nokia continues to enhance its on-line mapping portal maps.ovi.com, the most recent addition being a Good Things tab, allowing users to create and share interesting places. While this feature is

Posted 27 weeks ago

Following the failure of the Dash Express in 2008, connected PNDs had languished into oblivion with TomTom as the only major PND vendor continuing its efforts in this space, next to some initiatives b

Posted 29 weeks ago

South African vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions vendor Mix Telematics recently announced it has been accepted as an approved supplier of telematics products to Sweden-based truck, bus, c

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Posted 30 weeks ago

Location-based social networking site Brightkite entered into a partnership with Dutch startup SPRXmobile to integrate the Layar augmented reality features into its solution. Layar uses the GPS, camer