The internet giant releases an iPhone version of its geographic exploration software. And with multi-touch and GPS, the interface is better than a PC's.
Google has launched a new feature in its Google Maps for Mobile program that automatically sets your location, even in phones that lack a global positioning system (GPS) device.
Worldwide subscribers for location-based mobile phone services will increase by 168 percent this year, according to analyst house Gartner.
Yahoo has unveiled OneConnect, a new tool that allows mobile phone users to aggregate their social-networking updates and messaging in one spot on their phones at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
For Tony Tether, an upcoming race of robot cars isn't just about creating new technology for the military. It's also designed to inspire a new generation of technologists.
GPS component manufacturer Rakon announced a big drop in earnings this week. Can it recover though, even if the recession ends?
Industry analysts are always predicting what will happen in the future. David Braue went back in time five years to see how analysts expected the mobile comms market to evolve, and then compared it to what actually happened.
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With the BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM has done a good job of creating an affordable phone with all the right features, although you might miss 3G connectivity. Just make sure you get it in black.
The C5220 is a passable prepaid from Telstra. Its low-specs are elevated somewhat by Next G compatibility, though there's little else to recommend it.
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