Posts Tagged ‘gps’

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Massive Security Vulnerability In HTC Android Devices (EVO 3D, 4G, Thunderbolt, Others) Exposes Phone Numbers, GPS, SMS, Emails Addresses, Much More

Normally we wouldn’t do this, but we are going to classify this as a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.  If you own a HTC Android, we urge you to view this post by Android Police who discovered a severe critical vulnerability.  These folks did a very comprehensive job is describing the issue so you will be informed on what you stepped [...]

Panasonic Announces Their Upcoming Toughbook, A Rough And Tumble Tablet

Panasonic has announced their next venture into the Android world today with the Toughbook.  The tablet will be a rugged device that will be aimed towards business professionals, I would assume namely those that do a lot of field work.  The Toughbook will be a 10.1″ device, which does seem a little larger for lugging around a job-site [...]

Google Maps Updates, Adds Live Transit Schedules

Ok, Google is on a roll these days! For my New York Android users (Lee, this one’s for you, bro.), Google has updated maps to integrate a real-time update stream for all bus lines. This is only available in a few select cities as of yet. These cities include San Diego, Boston, Portland, and San [...]

Looking to Avoid Traffic Jams? Google Maps Navigation Will Now Automatically Route You Free And Clear Of Them

If you are like me you find that you have no use for a stand alone GPS unit because “if my phone can’t do it, I have no time for it”, then Google Maps has just turned on a nice little feature.  Google Maps Navigation will re-route around any traffic when you are driving around [...]

Google Does It Again, Updates Maps to 5.2, Adds Features

[singlepic id=53 w=320 h=240 float=] Wow! I need to go to work for Google! These guys are ALWAYS on the leading edge of what’s hot in the mobile scene, as well as the overall networking scene. With the new Google Maps update, found in the Market, comes some new features. It also incorporates Google’s Hotpot, [...]

Mapquest Now Available on Android Devices

Remember the old school, printable Mapquest? The new Android app is a HUGE jump in the right direction! (pun intended) I know what you’re asking yourself. Google Maps does everything already, why should I switch? Well, you know those features like voice guided navigation, voice search, etc. that Maps has? Mapquest has all those plus [...]