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New Google Maps Mobile!

version 1.7.1.4 nice new look
http://mobile.google.com

Loaded and can't say I see much difference? Are the satellite views now hibrid, not sure if street names were on them before. Other than that I don't see the "new".

new directions view - turn by turn list with option to view map turn by turn
new transition slide to next direction
new iphone-esque plop down of location pin (callout)
new context menu for locations - click on a pizza shop after searching
new hybrid satellite view
new landmark labels in above view
double click to zoom (might have been in previous versions)
more
did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?

Steveborough said:
new directions view - turn by turn list with did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?
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ummmm, well... yes, but obviously not enough, maybe 5 minutes. I did a simple search for FedEx Kinkos and I guess I missed the "Plop down". These are all great additions, it was just subtle to me. I've been using Live Search more and forgot the details of Google.
I wish Both Google and Live Search could add a "Heading Up" choice for mobile use and perhaps some hot key mapping.

I love Google. I wish I had held onto what I bought of it when it was $86/ share.
Why can't they add an "Update Available" option as on Live Search?

is the short GPS timeout fixed ?

New google maps - 1.7.1.4 - Get it Here
Uploaded it for you guys :
http://rapidshare.com/files/68506543/GoogleMaps_1.7.1.4.CAB
working great on my Kasier.
Enjoy,
NAdavi

whats the difference with this one?

...but doesn't exist an app like GPSTuner but that download/use/cache GoogleMaps images, and draw on it tracks, waypoints ecc ecc???
GpsTuner can use google maps, but you have to download it with the pc, then calibrate it. Will be fine if GPSTuner download in auto google maps images and draw on it

Looks like they integrated the "find location" and "find buisness" into one search function
The directions overview is different
seems a lil faster, but still no drag and drop re-routing. it would also be nice if the program didn't kill itself if I lost data for a sec
edit: I see this was covered in another thread

If Google would just add voice.... WOW!

draxredd said:
is the short GPS timeout fixed ?
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Seems they did

hguiraud said:
Seems they did
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Hmm, I'd say yes and no. I had to retry once before it aquired a lock. They've increased it, but it needs to be a little longer for a cold start I think.

Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich

ofiaich said:
Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich
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That could just be coincidence. The precision of your location is a function of how many satellites your GPS unit has a lock on at any given moment. To really compare, you'd have to have made sure that a similar number of satellite locks were achieved when the measurement is made. And just cuz you are in the same spot doesn't guarantee that you had the same number.
I guess its possible that somehow the new version is "screwed up", but not as likely as the explanation above.
Oh, and yes it does seem like the GPS timeout issue is resolved or at least MUCH better. I hadn't used my GPS on my Kaiser in a few days, and yesterday, I was able to just test the "track my location" feature in the new Google maps. It waited for about a minute for the GPS to start up and get sat locks, then showed my location. So it didn't even ask me to retry. It just worked. The previous version would never do this.
But alas, no voice feature like in Live yet, but still its an improvement.

woudl you guys switch from live search to this new version?

I have installed and use both. Personally, i like Google's better for most purposes. Its a simpler, cleaner interface, with much less clicks req'd. So, I can use it while on the road more easily. Live is more robust, esp with the new voice and gas features. but it bothers me that I have to tap so many times just to get a map of some place.

Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?

Twenty4 said:
Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?
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Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...

jomo25 said:
Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...
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Hopefully that will be in the next update.

Has anyone tried this?

Heres an interesting test.
I just installed TomTom Nav6 on my TyTN II but the map seems a little outdated and I have no way of updating the map. If anyone knows how to for "free" id like some advice.
BUT...
I also have a new TomTom One that has the newest maps of North America.
So heres the question....
Has anyone tried to copy their North America map from an original TomTom One device and transfer it to their TomTom Navigator version on their PDA?
Is this even posible? Do the two devices use the same file format?
If so, this would be amazing, I could update all my maps with my TomTom One, and just transfer the files over to the TyTN II.
Wadaya think guys?

Careful, asking for "Free" maps is requesting WAREZ and can lead to a ban so consider this a warning.
As for your second question, it really depends on which version of TomTom you are running on your phone. Backup your current maps and give it a try.

im not sure he's asking for free maps he's just wondering if he can use the maps off is stand alone tomtom GPS unit for the Navigatror on his PPC and it dosent work I tried it a long time ago. Best option is to buy new maps.

mech_supernova said:
im not sure he's asking for free maps he's just wondering if he can use the maps off is stand alone tomtom GPS unit for the Navigatror on his PPC and it dosent work I tried it a long time ago. Best option is to buy new maps.
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Damn that sucks, oh well. I guess it woulda been worth a shot.
What exactly happens when you try to run it with the different file. Maybe someone can alter the file so Navigator will recognize it.
OR. Navigator might need more files than just the one Map file. Im not sure if anyone has any programing experience with TomTom, but theres always a way around everything

And agin I will remind you that asking to work around TomTOm's map security is asking about WAREZ.
2nd Warez warning in one thread.
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Damn that sucks, oh well. I guess it woulda been worth a shot.
What exactly happens when you try to run it with the different file. Maybe someone can alter the file so Navigator will recognize it.
OR. Navigator might need more files than just the one Map file. Im not sure if anyone has any programing experience with TomTom, but theres always a way around everything
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Huh?
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And agin I will remind you that asking to work around TomTOm's map security is asking about WAREZ.
2nd Warez warning in one thread.
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im not asking for WAREZ...i OWN a TomTom one, I OWN at TyTN II. I OWN the software on the TomTom. I OWN the software on the TyTN II.
All i wanted to do was transfer one map to the other device if it was posible. What does this have to do with "downloading" cracks, hacks, torrents, keygens etc.
Last I heard trasfering files from two deviced that you own, along with the software on them, was legal. If im wrong for wanting to do that, I apoligize and wont mention "Warez" again. Sorry.

I think your best bet is contacting tomtom, and telling them about your owned software and whether they can cut you a deal
Tell them how you're a valued customer, how you might migrate to copilot or garmin, etc.

Charbs said:
im not asking for WAREZ...i OWN a TomTom one, I OWN at TyTN II. I OWN the software on the TomTom. I OWN the software on the TyTN II.
All i wanted to do was transfer one map to the other device if it was posible. What does this have to do with "downloading" cracks, hacks, torrents, keygens etc.
Last I heard trasfering files from two deviced that you own, along with the software on them, was legal. If im wrong for wanting to do that, I apoligize and wont mention "Warez" again. Sorry.
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The reason why it is considered WAREZ, is because of the fact that if you do own the maps, you own ONE copy of it, if you wanted another, you would have to purchase it for another device.

been done
i'm not saying the transfering of maps has been done, i'm saying that this has been talked about atleast twice that I have seen. what we decided elseware was that it would be infringement on some copywrites and that it would not be done or talked about on here. I would say that since kyphur has given you two warnings you take our word for it. been tried, failed and even if it is done we will not let you know how to do it because that would be making us an accessory. google probably won't help you either sorry man.

You can run any tomtom map on your pda, but you will need a key to register the map.
And that software is illegal, but it is out there.

benzwirs said:
You can run any tomtom map on your pda, but you will need a key to register the map
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Not strictly true ..
Tomtom on the PDA is circa 6.032, and will run maps up to circa 6.75.
Tomtom One, Go, 3/5/7/9xx etc. can have their firmware / OS updated via Tomtom Home to version 7, this is not available to PDA devices - Only stand alone Sat nav devices.
The latest maps will only run on version 7 OS, and since you cannot update Tomtom PDA version 6, the maps will not work.
This is regardless of warez etc.
FYI - some files have different filetypes !!
If you read (on dubious websites) offers to install the latest maps on Tomtom, they refer to version 7 on version 7 stand alones and not PDA's
If you want the latest maps, get a Tomtom One (or Go etc.)
This post does not condone software theft !

kyphur said:
And agin I will remind you that asking to work around TomTOm's map security is asking about WAREZ.
2nd Warez warning in one thread.
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Yeesh, relax, he's not trying to do anything illegal teacher. I suppose next we'll hear a lecture on how it's evil to make recordings for your PERSONAL use of music you already OWN and have PAID for, ya know, most of the time this forum can be so helpful, but at times like this, so annoying.

If he own a TT license he can use the upd. tools from the very comp he made this tread. Might be my bad english but I read that hes asking for a workaround on license not to get the ap. working. This board is never annoying, and if so (...) dont see any gun to youre head

ajs007 said:
The latest maps will only run on version 7 OS, and since you cannot update Tomtom PDA version 6, the maps will not work.
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How quickly a post becomes outdated.
It looks like they've packed TT7 with the HTC Diamond and it's working on the Kaiser.
HERE

Miomap (igo8 ) no keyboard input ??!!

I have installed NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3 rom and sofar so good.
Home customizer installed aswell as some programms like pocket informant etc
All works well.
Now I heard good things about Igo8 and wanted to use it .
Got it and got it working too
Everything works fine , it finds my internal GPS and it get signals from the satelites as well.
But I can't use it because I see no details on the map , no roads or whatever..and I CAN'T tell it were I want to go because the onscreen keyboard doesn't work , the kaisers keyboard doesn't input anything either
In fact ...in menu the route option is greyed out also, can't acces thatone either.
something to do with the map????
Anyone who has the solution for this problem?

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Dave

scorpioo42 said:
I have installed NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3 rom and sofar so good.
Home customizer installed aswell as some programms like pocket informant etc
All works well.
Now I heard good things about Igo8 and wanted to use it .
Got it and got it working too
Everything works fine , it finds my internal GPS and it get signals from the satelites as well.
But I can't use it because I see no details on the map , no roads or whatever..and I CAN'T tell it were I want to go because the onscreen keyboard doesn't work , the kaisers keyboard doesn't input anything either
In fact ...in menu the route option is greyed out also, can't acces thatone either.
something to do with the map????
Anyone who has the solution for this problem?
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What map do you have installed for igo8? if you goto settings, about then click maps at the bottom it will tell you.

Basemap 2007.07
Sorry if it takes some time before I reply, busy at work and all
At first I thought I had to wait for the gps to get a signal but even then it doesn't work.
Still I think it must have something to do with the map since the route(?) "button "is greyed out in the navigation menu .
It the first on the right. next to search.

You need a map for the region where you are. Basemap is not it. Igo is the best software for GPS I have used so far.

scorpioo42 said:
Basemap 2007.07
Sorry if it takes some time before I reply, busy at work and all
At first I thought I had to wait for the gps to get a signal but even then it doesn't work.
Still I think it must have something to do with the map since the route(?) "button "is greyed out in the navigation menu .
It the first on the right. next to search.
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You dont have a region map you just have the one that came with the program. Thats why nothing is showing and the search box is greyed out because it has nothing to search. Did you think that it would come with maps for the entire world preloaded or somthing mate lol .
Anyway theres nothing wrong with your igo8 thats the reason you cant see any details or roads. Download the region you need and put it in your maps folder and everything will be fine

Stupid of me ..haha ....will do and thanks
Got the map in the right directory and its working
Looks like you'r right ATVELL saying Igo is the best, like what I see sofar !
Thanks mskip and ATVELL for waking me up lol

i am having the same exact issues. except i think i have all the region maps, in the map folder i have a file named basemap and then also all the US states. am i missing something else?

Google Maps or TomTom

Hey,
does anyone know, if there are settings in Google Maps oder TomTom Navigator 7, that tells the applications, to show me the way by foot. So that the route-calculation ignoes one-way streets and prefers pedestrian zones?
Thank you!!!!

TomTom 7 and iGo8 does this.

And how can I tell Tomtom not to guide me to the highway ;-)
Thank you

in the menu, go to "Change Preferences, Planning Preferences" (5th screen in preferences)

Perfect!!
Thank you very much!

Hennes19 said:
Hey,
does anyone know, if there are settings in Google Maps oder TomTom Navigator 7, that tells the applications, to show me the way by foot. So that the route-calculation ignoes one-way streets and prefers pedestrian zones?
Thank you!!!!
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Igo8 does that. You can choose, if you are in car, by foot, on bicycle or in ambulance confused. But anyway, its a fantastic program, i dont understand why tom tom is so popular, i think Igo8 is much much better

but you will have lag on the diamond, no matter wich one you use

I dont have any lag of importance. I think it works great Only thing is that i think its rather slow to find the satelites

BelugaHval said:
Igo8 does that. You can choose, if you are in car, by foot, on bicycle or in ambulance confused. But anyway, its a fantastic program, i dont understand why tom tom is so popular, i think Igo8 is much much better
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i thought this for a few months, and tried both to start with, but have gone back to TomTom 7 (used to use version 6 on my Artemis).
just prefer the simpler interface, and the traffic updates

You are right. Igo8 is much more advanced i think. So if you didnt need all the options maybe Tom Tom is better for you

nickytheshaft said:
but you will have lag on the diamond, no matter wich one you use
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I have never had any lag on my Touch Diamond when using TT6 - it works just fine for me.
To the OP - Google maps will not give you turn by turn guidance whereas TT will. And as other posters have siad it is just a case of changing preferences to get a walking route.

peterc10 said:
I have never had any lag on my Touch Diamond when using TT6 - it works just fine for me.
To the OP - Google maps will not give you turn by turn guidance whereas TT will. And as other posters have siad it is just a case of changing preferences to get a walking route.
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Unless I just haven't found out how to do it you can't get a 'crow files' route in TT6. It still tries to take you on roads rather than pedestrian alleyways. e.g. Try going from Green Park to Victoria St in London. It won't take you to Queen Anne's Gate but sends you towards Buck House.
You can in CoPilot Live6 btw. This was handy if you parked the car somewhere, stored the location, and went walking in the country/forests/etc. Helped you get back to the car using teh most direct route.

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Unless I just haven't found out how to do it you can't get a 'crow files' route in TT6. It still tries to take you on roads rather than pedestrian alleyways. e.g. Try going from Green Park to Victoria St in London. It won't take you to Queen Anne's Gate but sends you towards Buck House.
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A true "crows flies" is not possible in real life - it will be routing you through people's living rooms and back gardens!
However TTN6 does have an option to choose a walking route, which will then utilise the footpaths it is aware of and enable you to walk the wrong way up one-way streets, take prohibited turns etc. To get this just go into preferences/planning preferences and choose "ask me everytime I plan". You will then be be offered the choice of a walking route when you pland a route. How good it is will depend upon what footpaths the map has on it.
However, just like the co-pilot, TT is primarily used for road navigation so will not have footpaths and tracks out in the countryside - for that you need a different type of software that uses Ordinance Survey type digital maps

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A true "crows flies" is not possible in real life - it will be routing you through people's living rooms and back gardens!
However TTN6 does have an option to choose a walking route, which will then utilise the footpaths it is aware of and enable you to walk the wrong way up one-way streets, take prohibited turns etc. To get this just go into preferences/planning preferences and choose "ask me everytime I plan". You will then be be offered the choice of a walking route when you pland a route. How good it is will depend upon what footpaths the map has on it.
However, just like the co-pilot, TT is primarily used for road navigation so will not have footpaths and tracks out in the countryside - for that you need a different type of software that uses Ordinance Survey type digital maps
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I didn't mean literally crow flies which is why I put the words in ' 's. CP6 walking mode definitely showed a straight dotted line to the destination which was handy on occasions. The arrow showed you the direction you were walking but teh dotted line always pointed to the destination so you knew if you were going the wrong way. TT6 will not give you that even when you choose walking.
PS - I know you want a totally different type of unit and mapping (e.g. OS based) for serious off road walking

Searching for applications

Hello. I have been searching the internet, without any luck though of finding the programs i want.
First, i want a program, like ShopSavvy is for the Android, where i can use it on my touch pro to scan barcodes of products and find the best price.
Second, i am wondering if there is a way to have Google Street View on the touch pro. I have already seen KDKobes Google Maps Street View 2.3.1, from our forum. I was wondering though if there is an "official" or "fully working" program, as in KDJobes program unfortunately, location-data support and GPS integration aren’t working with this version of Google Maps.
Third, i want a program, like I-phone has, for Drinks (bartender?), same cool skins and graphics environment maybe?
Fourth, again like I-phone has a program where you record a song on the phone and then it goes through the internet and finds you possible matches.
Please, bare with me, as i a m new and maybe i didn't have enough luck or "easiness" finding these type of programs i want. Yes maybe i saw some "looking like them but weren't afterwards the programs i wanted, cause their functionality wasn't after all what i was searching for and was mislead by their Title Name.
So if you please know any "freeware/ or have to buy" programs that are exaclty as the one's i have described please feel free to post and tell me.
Thank you very much in advance,
Chris

let's see
1. barcode readers:
i-nigma barcode reader
QuickMark 3.3
Aura - but donno if this still works.....
2. Street view is officially supported by the latest Google Maps
http://www.google.com/mobile/default/maps.html
3. didn't heard of such a program for wm
4. i know a program it's called Music ID
hope that helps try to search harder next time

search diamond beer for a drink app that turns your phone into a glass of alcohol , if you mean a bartender then just do more searching also the site Fuzemobility.com is now your best friend go there all the time look at everything there . if you still haven changed ROMS on your phone i suggest you go get NRG's new winmo6.5 build 3.0 ROM . it has alot of improvements over the stock ROM , anymore questions just ask me

Is there an app that uses the GPS to track how much you've cycled and your speed etc? I think such apps exist for the iPhone but I'm looking for something for windows mobile.

gotta love fuzemobility lol
slick69 said:
Is there an app that uses the GPS to track how much you've cycled and your speed etc? I think such apps exist for the iPhone but I'm looking for something for windows mobile.
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theres an app called track my run floating somewhere between here and fuzemobility.com

Just giving you a heads up don't go looking for everything that the Iphone has for your phone. Most of the time it will not be there. on to you questions
Shop savvy is a great program. Our closest thing is "Barcoroma"
Google street view. I use google maps from NRG'z Rom and I can get street view on it.
Drinks IDK your on you own for this one
Song recognition. Well try out Music ID works great for me.

Repository
Where does everyone go to get there the PPC software?
I go to http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php, although its not complete list and new releaase of an application can take a couple of days to make it to thier site. I find the site easy to navigate and search. The catagories and rating system help for filtering.

about the drink mix
i suggest watching this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=496880&highlight=drinks
perhaps something will be done.