GM Announces OnStar Anywhere
GM has announced that it will begin to offer its OnStar service as a non-OEM aftermarket installation option beginning this Spring through authorized aftermarket installers and Best Buy. The new service, dubbed OnStar Anywhere consists of a replacement rearview mirror with an MSRP of $299.99 which features the OnStar control panel as found on equipped [...]
Garmin Releases StreetPilot iOS App
Following its failed venture in the smartphone arena, Garmin has released a new navigation app for iOS in the StreetPilot app for $39.99, undercutting TomTom’s offering while still offering real-time traffic data, voice commands, lane assist, address book integration and multitasking support. The StreetPilot app will also be made available for the BlackBerry in the [...]
FCC Reveals ZTE Peel iPod Touch Sleeve from Sprint
The FCC has revealed a branded ZTE sleeve for the iPod Touch with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS radios that allows the device to act as an EV-DO enabled mobile broadband router for up to five devices. The prominent Sprint branding suggests that the carrier will launch the accessory in the near future. Neither Sprint nor [...]
U.S. Cellular Offering TeleNav Your Navigator Deluxe with Data Plans for Smart and Feature Phones
U.S. Cellular is now bundling access to TeleNav’s Your Navigator Deluxe GPS application with data plans for customers with smart devices. The application features 3D maps, point-of-interest database, business search and real-time traffic alerts along with trip planning. The app also supports speech recognition on select devices.
Bing Maps for Mobile Adds Turn By Turn
Microsoft has announced a new update to its Bing Maps for Mobile application for Windows Mobile which adds turn by turn directions with route calculation. The updated application is now available for the following devices on AT&T, Sprint , Verizon and T-Mobile: HTC Fuze HTC Pure HTC HD2 HTC Tilt 2 HTC Touch Diamond 2 [...]
Google Launches Nexus One Vehicle Dock
After months of anticipation, Google has launched the official vehicle dock for the Nexus One. The dock is powered by a 12V cigarette lighter input to provide power for charging the device and stereo speakers. It’s available direct from Google for $54.99.
MapDroyd Allows Map Downloads for Off-Network Navigation
A new navigation app for Android serves as an alternative to Google Maps with Navigation should travel outside cellular coverage be necessary in MapDroyd by allowing map downloads to microSD storage on the device. The application uses map data from the OpenStreetMap initiative and the app also uses GPS for position tracking and compass support, [...]
