Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps and Waze continue to morph
When Google bought Waze for $1.3 billion last summer my suspicion was that we'd see a "Waze layer" type of option that would place all of its social capability on top of the existing Maps app.
Maps Solution: Apple should buy Waze
According to Waze CEO Noam Bardin, in 5 years there will be two mapping views of the world: Google and Waze. "If I'm going to be the second map out there to Google, shouldn't I go public?"
Google Maps Offline hands-on (Verdict: Finally! Great!)
I currently use an OG Motorola Droid (2009 baby!) for nav, but I'd much rather use my Galaxy Tab 10.1 or Tab 7 in the car. With offline mode, that's now a possibility.
Google Maps now features indoor walking directions, location-based coupons
In the battle of location based marketing, the couponing service, which will alert users of nearby deals, is clearly aimed at the likes of Groupon and Living Social.
Google Maps navigation on Motorola Droid (and Android) adds night mode
The already superb built-in navigation on the Motorola Droid (and Android 2.0/2.1) just got even better with the addition of night mode. Yes, please...
Magellan releases Navigation app for iPhone, Google #1 threat
GPS makers, notably Magellan and Garmin (GRMN, market cap $6.2B), are in full scramble mode. Surprising no one, earlier this month Magellan released an iPhone app...
Motorola Droid: 3 of my favorite apps
So far so good. I think I'm sticking with the Droid. After hearing about some of the battery life horror stories with Eris and...
Ever wonder how Google collects street photos for Google Maps?
This is not a green ice cream truck. This is a Google employee doing his job for Google Maps. Plus getting a bonus workout....
Swine flu incidents on Google Maps
For those of you interested in following the progress of Swine flu incidents, Google Maps provides a great way to view the different reports...