GPS software

Magellan launches iPhone app and car kit

Magellan has joined the iPhone navigation party with the news it is to launch not just the RoadMate GPS application, but like TomTom and Navigon before it, a tailor-made car kit.

Magellan's offering is more of a rival to TomTom's system as it too claims to...

TomTom confirms iPhone app update

TomTom has now confirmed what Pocket-lint brought you news of back in early October - that its iPhone app is soon to receive a free software update.

The free update, which TomTom says is being submitted to Apple - almost as we type - for its approval, claims to...

Navigon launches iPhone Car Mount

Navigon is going down the TomTom route by offering a hardware accessory to support its Navigon MobileNavigator iPhone application.

And support is the correct word, as the Navigon iPhone Car Mount, unlike the more expensive TomTom effort, is just a plastic cradle...

CoPilot Live for iPhone gets third update in as many months

The CoPilot Live navigation application for the iPhone has received yet another update.

This third update, in as many months, claims to bring a number of improvements, including enhanced GPS performance. The update also allows for iPod controls within the CoPilot...

Navigon Truck Navigation software announced

Navigon has launched new navigation software designed specifically for drivers of lorries, motor homes and caravans to help them reach their destinations without getting stuck under a low bridge.

With personal profile building including info such as size, height...

Phantom town appears on Google Maps

The presence of a mysterious town on Google Maps has stumped locals, the online giant and its mapping data provider.

It seems no-one can explain why "Argleton" in Lancashire, a town that does not exist, appears in the L39 postcode area just south of Ormskirk.

According...

Google Maps Navigation "could" run on iPhone 3GS

Google has said that it has no plans at present to offer Google Maps Navigation on other platforms like the iPhone or BlackBerry handsets for the time being, but hinted that might not always be the case.

"It's currently only available for the Android 2.0 OS,"...

Six serious reasons why Google Maps Navigation is pure win...

Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0 will not just be setting the cat amongst the pigeons but is probably more akin to handing a rocket launcher to our feline friend as well. From demonstration, the turn by turn satnav system has got several advantages over traditional...

Google to add free turn-by-turn navigation functionality to Maps on Android 2.0 phones

Google has just thrown somewhat of a spanner in the works for satnav hardware and software companies as it has revealed it is to offer free turn-by-turn navigation functionality to its Maps product that will be offered in Android 2.0 devices.

"Maps Navigation"...

Foursquare gets 15 more citites

Foursquare, the location-based social network which launched in London recently, has rolled out its service in fifteen more cities, adding to the 21 already available to bring the total up to 36.

The cities added are all in the USA and Canada, and the full list...

CoPilot Live for iPhone gets updated again

The CoPilot Live iPhone GPS navigation app has received its second update in 2 months. This latest update adds new features including in-app safety camera updates, the claim of improved GPS performance in walking mode and the ability to use the iPhone's native keyboard...

11 Canadian cities get Google Street Viewed

Google has announced its Street View service on Google Maps now includes imagery from 11 cities across Canada, including Vancouver and Whistler.

Nicely timed for the 2010 Winter Games in February, Street View on Google Maps Olympic venues can be virtually...

What is Foursquare?

You may have heard this morning that foursquare is launching in the UK. And if you haven't, shame on you for not having Pocket-lint open all day. If you don't know what foursquare is on the other hand, then that's a whole lot more forgiveable seeing as the service only...

Foursquare launches for London

Foursquare has announced that it's launching its location-based social networking game in London.

The service, which awards points and badges for experiencing things in certain locations, is popular in the States but relatively unknown on this side of the Atlantic.

Apps...

VIDEO: Google explains Street View privacy with cute animation

Google is attempting to explain away the serious privacy concerns its Street View photo-mapping service raises with a super-cute video.

Worried about your property being available to be viewed online by anyone? Don't be - just look at the sweet little camera...

Twitter tests new geolocation features

Twitter is testing a geolocation system that automatically detects and marks where users are Tweeting from. The feature is opt-in, so if you're concerned about privacy then you can turn it off.

Interestingly, however, it'll be available to third party developers...

Navigon adds traffic info to iPhone app

Navigon has announced a new feature for its iPhone navigation app - live traffic data. The app will be able to warn you of oncoming congestion, and actively route around it. Navigon reckons it has the "highest accuracy available today".

"By including real-time...

Sygic launches "Mobile Maps" for Android phones

Sygic has launched "Mobile Maps", its turn-by-turn voice guided navigation software for phones running Google's Android operating system.

Mobile Maps supports 44 countries across Europe, boasting "smooth map movement", quick input options, high speed route calculation...

Navigon updates iPhone app

Navigon has announced the availability of a second free update for the North American version of MobileNavigator for the iPhone, an update that is already available in Europe and Australia.

The update brings a text-to-speech function that means the MobileNaviagtor...

CoPilot Live iPhone satnav app gets a free update

The first update for CoPilot Live iPhone satnav app has been released.

Available for free to existing users, the automatic update claims to bring a number of improvements and new features including safety camera alerts, the ability to dial a point of interest...

Navteq "Motorway Junction Objects" available in Europe

Navteq has announced that "Motorway Junction Objects" are now available for 10 countries in Europe. This means navigation systems will "flexibly generate 3D junction animations" and help guide drivers at difficult intersections on roads, with the M1 in the UK given as an...

TomTom GO x50 LIVE series hits the road

The TomTom GO x50 LIVE series has launched with a range of three satnav devices housing more maps, more options and more services to spend £7.99 per month on than the last time.

The GO 950, 750 and 550 offer fully customisable interfaces with the routes calculated...

VIDEO: Google Street View gets business links

Finding a business with Street View just became easier, says Google. The online giant has added a "Street View" link to its Google Maps business search results so you can click through and see what the place looks like, as well as search around it. Hit play for more (nb....

CoPilot Live v8 unveiled for Android and WiMo phones

CoPilot version 8 has been released for Windows Mobile and Android handsets, and the company's calling it "the most powerful CoPilot yet".

It's designed for GPS-equipped touchscreen handsets, and adds a selection of new features. They include clearer guidance...

CoPilot Live launches for iPhone

ALK Technologies has announced that its CoPilot Live satellite navigation system has now been approved for sale via the iPhone App Store and is now available in UK for Apple iPhone 3G and 3Gs for a one-off payment of £25.99 for UK/Ireland or £59.99 for European maps.