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Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)

Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)

By Christopher Price on July 25, 2012

Novatel’s latest MiFi is a mix of old and new. But, in a good way… we’ll explain. Nobody has tested this unit more than us.

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Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, LTE, Navigation, Reviews, Verizon, Wi-Fi | Tagged 4510l, 4620l, 4g, Android, cdma, evdo, Google, gps, hotspot, http, jetpack, LTE, MiFi, mifi os, mimo, Navigation, nmea, novatel, Pantech, qualcomm, sim, smartphone, tether, tethering, uml290, unlimited data, usb551l, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 16 Responses

Nokia Expands HTML5 Navigation Suite with iOS, Android Support, More

By Christopher Price on March 13, 2012

Nokia builds on its commitment to HTML5 Maps, doesn’t build on explaining exactly why.

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Posted in Android, Apple, Navigation, Nokia | Tagged Android, gps, html5, ios, Navigation, Nokia, nokia maps, telenav | 1 Response

Mapquest Launches Beta Android Application

Mapquest Launches Beta Android Application

By Humberto Saabedra on February 16, 2011

Navigation solutions developer Mapquest has launched its first navigation application for Android in a beta version with features such as free voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, walking and driving directions, real-time traffic mapping with automatic rerouting, satellite mapping and voice search. The application is completely free with no additional fees necessary for use.

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Posted in Android, Navigation | Tagged Android, mapquest, Navigation | 1 Response

Microsoft Closes Door on Bing for Older, Some Current Windows Phones

By Christopher Price on September 2, 2010

Microsoft has updated Bing for Windows Mobile, in a way that many Windows Phone owners won’t be happy about. The latest version of Bing for Windows Mobile prohibits devices with QVGA or lower resolution screens… even for users that already have the application installed. Previously devices below QVGA (320×240 pixels) were permitted to install in [...]

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Posted in Microsoft, Windows Phone | Tagged Bing, bing for mobile, Google, gps, m.bing.com, MetroPCS, Microsoft, Navigation, QVGA, windows mobile 6.1, Windows Mobile 6.5, windows phone 7 | 1 Response

MapDroyd Allows Map Downloads for Off-Network Navigation

MapDroyd Allows Map Downloads for Off-Network Navigation

By Humberto Saabedra on April 2, 2010

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, [...]

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Posted in Android, Navigation | Tagged Android, download, gps, MapDroyd, maps, Navigation, Offline | 1 Response

HTC Confirms Droid Eris Update with Google Navigation for 1Q 2010

By Humberto Saabedra on December 4, 2009

Following up, HTC has confirmed on their Twitter feed that the Droid Eris will be updated in the first quarter of next year to support Google Maps with Navigation following the recent release of the application for devices based on Android 1.6, after launching with a modified build of 1.5 earlier this month.

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Posted in HTC, Verizon | Tagged Droid, Eris, Google Maps, HTC, Navigation, update, Verizon | Leave a response

Google Maps with Navigation Beta Successfully Ported to T-Mobile G1

By Humberto Saabedra on November 11, 2009

The users over at XDA-Developers have successfully ported the recently introduced Google Maps with Navigation built into the Motorola Droid, with early reviews deeming it a success. The process for installation is currently being streamlined to be made as simple as possible, with full GPS capabilities being supported.

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Posted in Android, Navigation | Tagged G1, Google, maps, Navigation | Leave a response

CTIA: Meet the BlackBerry Curve 8350i

CTIA: Meet the BlackBerry Curve 8350i

By Christopher Price on September 11, 2008

The first live shots of the BlackBerry Curve 8350i on Nextel. Hit Read More to see the photos.

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Posted in BlackBerry, Sprint | Tagged 8350i, blackberry, curve, gps, Navigation, nextel, rim, sprint, telenav | 4 Responses

Review: BlackBerry 8130 Pearl (Verizon Wireless)

By Christopher Price on November 5, 2007

The latest BlackBerry offering from Verizon, in the form of a re-tooled Pearl, may be the first time Verizon Wireless got a data device right. Read more for the first impressions from the first shipment of Pearls. The Pearl, in a cast of many other devices…Buy a Pearl from Verizon Wireless

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Posted in BlackBerry, Reviews, Verizon | Tagged 8130, blackberry, gps, iphone, Navigation, navigator, pearl, q9m, rim, suretype | 2 Responses

Sprint Find It to Compete With Mini GPS Offerings

By Christopher Price on March 27, 2006

Sprint has partnered with InfoSpace to offer their own point-to-point navigational offering. Sprint Find It! will launch on over 20 phones, and will offer navigation services to businesses using the InfoSpace directory. The application has been immediately met with comparisons to Google’s Local for Mobile Java application, but actually compares much more closely to the [...]

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Posted in General News, Navigation, Sprint | Tagged Find It, gps, Navigation, sprint | Leave a response

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