As much as people have been looking forward to the Droid , finally released today, they’ve also been looking forward to Android 2.0. The Droid is the first phone to sport the full second version of the Android operating system - and maybe its most talked about feature is the full GPS navigation now being offered by Google Maps. Mobile navigation: The collision between Sat Nav/GPS devices and mobile devices has always seemed inevitable. As smartphones have become more impressively featur

Wow, the trouble are really piling up for the makers of GPS devices. Earlier today , TomTom (TOM2.AS) posted disappointing results for the third quarter, in part due to lower-than-expected pricing for personal navigation devices. Combined with a cautious outlook for the fourth quarter, the news pressured shares of rival Garmin (GRMN) . Making things worse, Google (GOOG) is now offering free turn-by-turn directions for Android phones. You know what the implication of that is:

When you check around for GPS devices for the road, you may look at a couple of brands and soon become conflicted concerning which device to purchase. This is really difficult if you are searching for something focused on affordability and portability. The selection found in your local store may not be extensive, which could induce you to explore on the internet and attempt to find more options. When you start investigating, you’ll be astounded at the amount of GPS manufacturers are actually ava

Global positioning products are currently appreciated by motorists who would like to travel safely through unfamiliar or busy areas. Yet, if you trace the original purpose of global positioning devices, you soon find out that GPS devices were most commonly used by campers and other people enjoying the wild places who wish to steer clear of getting lost. Once companies went about perfecting the technology of the newest GPS devices for car owners, the same applications were put to use in the handh

The capability to know where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there was once best found by using a paper atlas. If you were travelling in your car then there is a good chance you utilized either an atlas or one of those large tri-folded maps which actually weren't a big help as you are attempting to drive. Fortunately finding your way in the world today is easier thanks to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the different types of GPS gadgets that use it.