One of the several reasons smartphones are great to have in our pockets is that they provide us with navigation details that are customized to our needs. That's a great thing to have when making our way through unknown places, and the results shown are pretty accurate as well, in most of the cases at least. There sure are instances of people getting stuck in the middle of … [Read more...] about IndiaNavi E Ink mapping device can take you places where smartphones are dead
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Google Maps Wants You To Do More Exploring
With so many updates to Google Maps these days, users of the app are likely to feel a little spoiled. Everybody knows they should rely on Google Maps when they need directions, but what if you aren't actually sure where you want to go? We all think of exploration while on holiday, but consider that with the tap on the new Explore button, you could be well on your way to finding … [Read more...] about Google Maps Wants You To Do More Exploring
Google Maps Updates Search, Transit Results and Terrain View
We are expecting to see more Google Maps announcements very soon with enhancements that include an entirely redesigned interface and clearer images, but the flagship navigation app wasn't left out of the Google I/O conference excitement. Updates to the app were pushed out yesterday that included updates to search, transit results and terrain view. When searching in the app, … [Read more...] about Google Maps Updates Search, Transit Results and Terrain View
Google Maps Attains 1 Billion Installations
I think that we can all agree: in the grand scheme of large numbers, 1-billion is a pretty big one. This week, Google added Maps as the second entry on the list of their development efforts that enjoy over 1-billion installations; the first was Gmail (starting off the list in May of this year). Given the cross-platform nature of Google Maps, reaching this milestone is even … [Read more...] about Google Maps Attains 1 Billion Installations