TomTom GO Live 1000 with new software will bring HD traffic and real-time speedcam information to 16 European countries (including roaming) and the rest of the connected services – weather, local search, etc. – to 33 countries.
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TeleNav and Sendum released Sendum PT200 tracking device for Sprint wireless enterprise customers using the TeleNav Asset Tracker platform. The device provides highly accurate location information allowing TeleNav Asset Tracker users to monitor the real-time location of assets, such as high-value packages, cargo or equipment, using a secure, Webbased portal.
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Pitney Bowes Business Insight announced MapInfo(R) Stratus(TM), a Software as a Service (SaaS)-based solution for publishing and sharing location-based data and services. It is a Web-based solution that allows customers to push maps and data created in a desktop application, such as MapInfo Professional(R), to a cloud-based interactive mapping environment.
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Mio has selected u-blox’ AMY-5M GPS module to power the Moov V780, a high-end PND and multimedia player.
The ultra-slim 14 mm device with 7 inch touchscreen combines personal navigation with multimedia features including web browsing, high-definition TV, photo/music management, and Email. The device depends on u-blox’ ultra-low profile AMY-5M for fast, precise, and low-power positioning.
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NAVTEQ announced the availability of a first dataset of maps for Nigeria and Kenya. The Nigerian “intermediate map” covers 140,000 km of roads in 14 cities found in the country’s 36 states and 17,000 viewpoints, while the Kenyan version shows 9 cities and 60,000 km in Kenya, plus around 6,000 viewpoints. Both maps include scenic …

A recently disclosed patent request suggests Apple may be working on a mobile social networking application that would presumably let iPhone users form ad-hoc groups based on their locations.
Titled “Group Formation Using Anonymous Broadcast Information,” Apple’s request with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office describes a token-exchange system that would allow mobile devices in close …

SatNav Technologies launched their mascot “SatGuide” for a range of products and services based on GPS technology. The idea behind the “SatGuide” mascot was to create an image for SatNav Technologies and its many GPS based products and services to rally around and establish a very strong connect with its target audiences.
“India has a potential …

Vodafone has announced the proposed closure of its Wayfinder Systems AB subsidiary, headquartered in Malmo. The competitive environment for turn-by-turn navigation has changed significantly in the last six months as competitors have chosen to make this service free to customers. As a result, Vodafone is considering its options such as ceasing to offer its own …

MapmyIndia has launched Road Pilot, a GPS navigator pre-loaded with maps of 620 Indian cities, 576,000 towns and villages, 30,000 tourist locations and 2 million unique destinations. It provides information about hotels, tourist locations, ATMs, petrol pumps and eating joints. With 3.5 inch wide touch screen, it gives turn-by-turn voice assistance. It has embedded snooze …

NAVTEQ has developed the Fiat Group Automobiles’ first map update web portal. The Fiat Map Update Online Store will offer Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo drivers easy, flexible access to the latest map data for the Fiat Group Automobiles’ entire range of navigation systems.
New data can be downloaded direct from the Store and transferred to …