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navigation with verizon and google

svec7186

Feb 2, 2007, 10:51 AM
has anyone tried the new google nav software on their cell phones?
http://www.google.com/gmm/index.html »

how does this compare to verizons nav for $10/month. the google software is free.

thanks
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slugithome1977

Feb 4, 2007, 2:31 AM
I have used Google maps on my Sprint cell phone. You can't use it with Verizon though. The software is Java, and Verizon uses Brew. Plus Verizon locksdown A-GPS from their cell phones. The only services that can access the GPS chip in the phone, is E-911 and Verizon's GPS service.

So basically GMaps and Verizon' GPS software are very different. The program that is basically the same as Verizon's GPS software is Telenav.
Are you a Verizon customer looking for GPS support, or are you thinking about going with them? Either way, if you send me a message I will try and help you out. I don't mind helping someone who is new to this type of service.
Or you an check out howardforums.com and sprintusers.com . Both of those web sites deal with m...
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svec7186

Feb 4, 2007, 10:13 AM
the news article on phonescoop shows that verizon has several phones running Windows Mobile and a new phone running Windows Mobile 5. the latest gmaps also on phonescoop news shows that it works on Windows Mobile.

there was no statement that the latest gmail requires java.

please add more detailed info if i am missing something

thanks
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Wireless Buddy

Feb 4, 2007, 10:47 AM
do you need Windows Mobile or can I get google maps on a Samsung a630 or Audiovox 8910.
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wnrussell

Feb 4, 2007, 6:01 PM
Google maps does not use the GPS chip on handsets to find your location. At this time, only Google Maps for Helio subscribers and for Windows Mobile devices (regardless of provider) are enabled with GPS.

http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?a ... »
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svec7186

Feb 5, 2007, 11:33 AM
the latest ver of gmaps shows where you are on a map as you move around. that tells me that the software uses the gps feature of your cell phone. they might not have updated the gmaps website yet.
read about it on the phonescoop news section.
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