Google Intros Maps for Mobile v2.0
Techtree News Staff, Nov 30, 2007 1340 hrs IST
Google's "My Location" technology is such that users who don't have GPS-enabled mobile phones, will also be able to get the benefit of location information.
Google has released version 2.0 of 'Google Maps for mobile', its innovative mobile mapping- and local search- application.
And, Google Maps for mobile v2.0 is a beta version of the Google "My Location" technology that uses cell tower ID information to provide users with their approximate location, thus helping them determine where they are, what's around them, and how to get there.
GPS technology is the most common source of location information till date. But, it is supported on less than 15 percent mobile phones sold today.
Google's "My Location" technology is such that users who don't have GPS-enabled mobile phones, will also be able to get the benefit of location information.
"My Location" technology is claimed to be faster than GPS; besides being able to cover the inside of buildings unlike GPS; and results in slower drainage of batteries vis-a-vis GPS.
How "My Location" works is by taking information broadcast from cell towers, and sifting through it using Google's algorithms to estimate a user's current location on the map. The "My Location" feature can be disabled if not required.
"My Location" technology is available on most smart phones; including all color BlackBerry devices, all Symbian Series 60 3rd Edition devices, most Windows Mobile devices, newer Sony Ericsson devices, and some Motorola devices.
Google Maps for mobile with "My Location" can be downloaded by pointing one's mobile or desktop Web browser to www.google.com/gmm. The full range of mobile products/services available from Google is viewable at mobile.google.com.
Meanwhile, 'Google Maps for mobile' was first launched in the US in November 2005, and enables users to view interactive maps and satellite imagery, find local businesses, get point-to-point driving directions, and view live traffic updates -- all -- while on the go.
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USER COMMENTS
by thai, hcm.city, on Aug 18, 2008 01:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by pham duc tai, h? nội, on Mar 10, 2008 08:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
by deon, GAUTENG, on Dec 14, 2007 03:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
ultimate...too good.....it works fine on N73
by Rahul-Naam toh , Delhi, on Dec 11, 2007 01:09 PM, Report abuse Reply
by dipak jashwantb, unjha, on Dec 10, 2007 05:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
I have tried it on my O2 XDA mini. the maps work fine. but my location feature is not working. Does anyone have any info on it? any tips?
by umeshs, Mumbai, on Dec 05, 2007 05:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
by hakeem, chennai, on Dec 03, 2007 08:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Mohan, Chennai, on Dec 03, 2007 04:54 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Ranjith, Chennai, on Dec 03, 2007 04:45 PM, Report abuse Reply
that was really great I like this one.it is a very useful.we use this one to know about places on a go.very useful to me
by chandra, pune, on Dec 03, 2007 03:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
by hakeem, chennai, on Dec 03, 2007 11:47 AM, Report abuse Reply
I like this one.it is a very useful.we use this one to know about places on a go.
by Jeyamahesan.C, Chennai, on Dec 03, 2007 10:29 AM, Report abuse Reply
by k raveendra, panipat, on Dec 02, 2007 07:29 PM, Report abuse Reply
by raveendra, panipat, on Dec 02, 2007 07:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Ramesh, rayagada, on Dec 02, 2007 08:13 AM, Report abuse Reply
by Ranjeet, delhi, on Dec 02, 2007 06:14 AM, Report abuse Reply
by Amir, tehran, on Dec 02, 2007 02:01 AM, Report abuse Reply
too bad it doesn't work on my phone, (sprint sanyo 8400) which actually has gps
by John, boston, on Dec 01, 2007 10:02 PM, Report abuse Reply
by ali, tehran, on Dec 01, 2007 05:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Anonymous, unjha, on Dec 01, 2007 02:52 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Anonymous, , on Dec 01, 2007 02:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
by ebrahim, bojnord, on Dec 01, 2007 02:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
What needs to be done to use it on iphone?
by Stephen karas, , La Jolla, on Dec 01, 2007 01:35 PM, Report abuse Reply
it is very useful facility for users and best invention in these days.
by masood foroozan, tehran, on Dec 01, 2007 05:12 AM, Report abuse Reply
by mehdi, bsbol, on Nov 30, 2007 11:34 PM, Report abuse Reply
Thats great and all but what I want to know is how does the advertising system work on this?
by The Rock, The g, Baltimore, on Nov 30, 2007 08:33 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Shvan, Hawler, on Nov 30, 2007 07:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Thomas Niebauer, Palm City, on Nov 30, 2007 03:41 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Omid, Tehran, on Nov 30, 2007 03:27 PM, Report abuse Reply
I get a 'Application Error' on my SonyEricsson K700i. I use Mobile GMaps. Its a 3rd party mobile app that includes Yahoo, google maps and Wikimapia
by Chetan Thaker, Mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 02:37 PM, Report abuse Reply
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