Navteq to crowd source traffic data from Nokia phones
Sep 4, 2009 gps navigation, nokia, phones
One of the biggest digital map makers, Navteq, is going to be using data from Nokia to enhance its traffic reports.
Nokia, which purchase Navteq last July gathers data anonymously from millions of Nokia phones to enhance its map and traffic data.
The data will expand Navteq’s real-time traffic service to include secondary roads in addition to the primary roads it covers now. It will also improve arrival times and route planning on navigation devices using Navteq maps.
TeleAtlas, Navteq’s main map competitor already does something very similar by collecting data from TomTom GPS devices.
In addition Google just started with the crowdsourcing of traffic data, now providing traffic information on side streets as well as freeways…
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Nokia N900 is here
Aug 30, 2009 gps navigation, nokia, phones
We already told you about Nokia N900 when it was only a 3D rendering, and talked about it when it made it through FCC which proved us it also had GPS features. Just a couple of days ago the company made the Nokia N900 official. What are the highlights of the N900? Well, Nokia decided to load this device Maemo 5 OS which is completely Linux based – which means a lot for all the true geeks out there. It also promises a very decent web browsing experience with Mozilla technology and full Adobe Flash 9.4 support. Speaking of internets, we have to mention how connected Nokia N900 is. It does fast internet connectivity with 10/2 HSPA and WLAN – currently supporting 900/1700/2100 MHz. Of course there’s bluetooth too.
Other features of Nokia N900 include the 3.5″ touch screen with 800×480 resolution, 5MP camera with flash and Carl Zeiss lens, integrated GPS, 1GB of memory, physical slide-down keyboard, 600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 1320mAh battery, 32GB of storage which can be expanded to 48 via the microSD card slot, and the OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration.
Did we mention it is a phone too? :) Yeah, you can call your friends with the Nokia N900.
How much will the Nokia N900 will cost you? When it comes out in October in selected markets it will go for about 500 Euros.
In the US this would be just over $700. Oh and the 1700Mhz means you can get this on T-Mobile. Nice.
Nokia Booklet 3G
Aug 26, 2009 gps navigation, nokia, umpc
Nokia Booklet 3G is the first laptop from the company. That’s pretty big news. It runs Windows Vista, has 3G connectivity, WiFi, and of course A-GPS. The screen measures 10.1″ but you’ve got an HDMI interface. The battery supposedly can last 12 hours, and you also have bluetooth. Syncs seamlessly with your Nokia phones and comes in various colors.
The design is also pretty impressive. You’ve got an ultra thin device with durable aluminum metal work and a high gloss finish (Finnish?).
It has an Intel Atom processor, weighs 1.25 kilograms, and is slightly more than two centimeters thin. Don’t forget the front facing camera and the SD card reader.
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition
Aug 26, 2009 gps navigation, nokia
Nokia just announced a new version of Nokia 5800 called Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition. It is expected to come out third quarter of this year and it comes pre-loaded with a lifetime of voice-guided Drive and Walk navigation licenses for your region. That’s lifetime! Not your lifetime – the 5800’s lifetime that is.
Other neat things about the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition is that it comes with your navigation software set up, and even includes car charger and Nokia car kit. Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition offers voice-guided navigation and local traffic warnings. The maps on the device are from Ovi Maps which includes points of interest and local weather reports.
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition will cost 285 €.
Nokia 5230
Aug 25, 2009 gps navigation, nokia
Nokia 5230 is a new A-GPS powered multimedia phone from the company. It includes the latest version of Ovi Maps with aerial images, 3D landmarks for over 200 cities and terrain map views for pedestrian and drive navigation.
Best thing about the Nokia 5230 is the price of course. It is priced at 149 Euros which is about $213 – you can get your hands on it by the fourth quarter of 2009.
Here are some specs:
- 3.2″ touch screen
- 2MP camera with 3X zoom
- FM radio
- proximity sensor
- accelerometer
- bluetooth
- a-GPS
- 3G network support
hack your Nokia N95 for better GPS reception
Aug 2, 2009 gps navigation, hacks, nokia
Do you have problems with your GPS reception on your Nokia N95? How about some soldering skills? If you’re brave enough you can open your N95 and remove the default GPS antenna and instead stick in an 8″ speaker wire in there and wrap all over your N95 before closing it back up. You should follows the instructions and read comments here though.
The poster of this hack claims you can get a satellite lock in 5 – 10 seconds – even indoors. However doesn’t share if this is after a cold – or a warm – or a hot start.
Give it a shot – why don’t you?
new Nokia Ovi Maps
Jul 5, 2009 gps navigation, nokia
There is a new version of Ovi Maps application for your Nokia with a some enhanced features and services such as high resolution satellite and terrain maps – both in 2D and 3D views, 3D landmarks for over 200 cities, rotation, tilting, night view, and fly-overs and fly-throughs.
Other additions include enriched POI information, weather service that provides 24 hour and 5-day forecasts, and ability to walk from one place to another using their pedestrian navigation with routing optimized for those on foot. Oh, and traffic updates too including traffic camera locations and such.
There’s also the website “www.maps.ovi.com” which lets you find stuff online, organize them, and sync over-the-air between Ovi Maps on your compatible mobile device…
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Nokia N900
May 26, 2009 gps navigation, nokia, umpc
Remember the Nokia N810? Well it seems like Nokia is not giving up on this internet tablet series since we have found some leaked images and specs of the all new Nokia N900. Good news is that they’ve kept the GPS on-board and even added an accelerometer to the mix.
Here are the leaked specs of the new Nokia N900 still not announced by the company:
- GPS and accelerometer
- 3.5″ 800×480 (WVGA) touchscreen
- OMAP3430 500/600 Mhz processor
- Quad band GSM; WCDMA 900, 1700/2100, 2100
- 5MP Carl Zeiss camera with dual-LED flash, autofocus, and sliding cover
- proximity sensor and a front-facing camera.
- 1GB total virtual memory (256MB actual RAM, 768MB virtual)
- Wi-Fi, HSPA
- 1320 mAh battery
- 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 48GB via external memory
- Dimensions: 59.7mmx111mmx18.2mm
- Weight: 180g
Nokia 8208 does GPS
Apr 20, 2009 gps navigation, nokia, phones
The Nokia 8208 we mentioned back in February will come out in the U.S. apparently, now that it has cleared FCC. So, yeah, we were wrong.
Nokia 8208 is a dual slider phone that a features 2.2″ screen, 3MP camera, FM radio, A-GPS receiver, and a microSD card slot. We still don’t know which carrier will offer this phone but we are guessing it will be Verizon so you’ll be locked with VZ Navigator.
A couple other features include bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio jack – you can bring your music on a microSD card up to 16GB.
Nokia 7205 does GPS navigation
Mar 23, 2009 gps navigation, nokia
Nokia 7205 (code named Intrigue) was just announced by Verizon Wireless today. The clam shell device has a 2.2″ QVGA 240×320 internal display, a 1.9″ PMOLED external screen; which stays hidden until lit. Like we mentioned in the title Nokia 7205 does GPS navigation; thanks to the CDMA, 1X/EV–DO Rev. A chip inside which also integrates an A-GPS receiver. You don’t get to use your own GPS navigation system of course. You’ll have to use Verizon’s service called VZ Navigator which costs $10/month for unlimited usage.
Other features and specs of 7205 include a microSD card slot, blutooth, touch sensitive buttons, 2MP camera, and a media player.
Nokia 7205 is already available for only $129 after jumping through hoops and a 2 year contract. If you don’t want a contract; nor interested in chasing mail-in-rebate forms you can expect to pay $300 for the phone.
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