The Google Mobile Search app has been updated to v3.9.8. No presence of a change log, but it’s always good to get updated to the latest version. Could just be the routine bug fixes. Download and let us know if you notice anything different.
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Category Archives: GPS / Maps
Bye bye GPSLogger, say hello to GPSLogger II
A GPS Application for BlackBerry Smartphones
2 Years (and 1 week) ago we reviewed the GPSLogger application. Matthias (emacberry.com) originally developed the application in order to record your movement. Speed, elevation, direction, path; almost everything was captured effortlessly. In fact, GPSLogger didn’t just capture current values, but track and graph the values recorded at each interval throughout your trek. It even included a compass mode, import/export GPX and KML files, night mode viewing, and the ability to keep logs of POI along the way.
Now I speak of it in past tense because GPSLogger has been succeeded by GPSLogger II. Completely rewritten, it adds a slew of impressive functionality. Through BBM6 integration, GPSLogger II allows you to share your location (or direction) with your BBM contacts automatically. Now that’s definitely a new way to stay connected through BBM. No need to ask where they are, you’ll be able to tell instantly. Keep in mind that this feature is only available to BBM6 beta testers for now. If you aren’t one of them, you can still enjoy the following new features:
- Append Logging
- BlackBerry Maps
- Additional (multiple) Views
- Emergency Alerts
- Sharing Location (email)
- Configurable Status Bar
- Additional new Keyboard shortcuts
- Elevation plausibility check
- Additional information: The climb in percen and the average speed over the last minute
- The Distance Alert [GPSLogger: Special Options]
You’ll also be happy to know that, despite all of these new features now available, GPSLogger II is free. Check out the new features in detail after the jump.
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LittleBrother – The zero power consuming tracking solution updated
eMacBerry has just taken the time to let us know that Little Brother, their tracking solution app has received a pretty hefty update. The update in question covers a lot of features that were requested through user feedback so, if you’re a Little Brother user you’ll want to grab the latest from the eMacBerry website. If you’re not quite yet familiar with Little Brother — have a look at our previous posts here to get a better understanding of how the app works. Read on past the break for the full changelog and download link.
What’s New?
New Sector IN & OUT Handling:
In the previous Versions of LittleBrother the App have always triggered an IN (or OUT) of Sector event when you have entered (left) a Sector. Depending on your update interval and the direction of your movement it could happened that shortly after one event occurred the opposite event was fired. In the worse case this could end in a lot of IN & OUT messages when you are traveling along the border line of your defined sector.
With the new build of LittleBrother this have been solved by adding multiple techniques in order to detect and ignore unwanted messages and re-send previously ignored messages when they become important. Details about how this functionality have been implemented can be understand when you take the time to read the LittleBrother LOG.
Since I had this repeated IN & OUT of Sector messages myself in the past with the previous Versions of LittleBrother (like v0.7.x) and with the new v0.9 they have been completely gone, I am very confident that you will appreciate this enhancement [I have tested the new build every day over the last 2 weeks and it has worked rock solid – I am looking forward to your feedback].
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Poynt Awarded Location-Based Patent for Delivering Mobile E-Directory Services
Poynt has announced it has acquired a nice set of patents. The portfolio of patents will give Poynt the edge for delivering multi-mode location based E-directory services, enabling method, system and apparatus.The new patent marks an important protective feature and barrier to entry for competitors of the Company’s location-based search model, allowing for the delivery of location-based, contextual and relevant data, sorted by proximity to users.
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Google Mobile App Updated to Version 3.9.7
It’s been a while since Google updated their mobile app so after updating Google Maps a few days back they are spreading the love to their other apps and so it is here we have version 3.9.7 of the Google Mobile App. There was no changelog for this release, so no news about what is included in the update but our guess is probably not much apart from bug fixes. You can download this app from the link below, and be sure to let us know what you find! Download Google Mobile App version 3.9.7 >> [qrcode pix=120]http://m.google.com/search[/qrcode] via:n4bbGoogle Maps for BlackBerry Updated to Version 4.5.3
It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen this get an update! Google Maps was updated to version 4.5.3 today with no changelog to let usk now what’s new, so I’m guessing bug fixes and minor updates, but it’s always good to update to the latest version. Check out this release and let us know in the comment section below if you find anything new!
Download Google Maps version 4.5.3 >>
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Google Maps for BlackBerry updated to v4.5.2 and newer
One of my personal favorite and most used apps for BlackBerry, Google Maps, just got an update to v4.5.2. We aren’t seeing a changelog posted so our guess is that this is just a bug squishing release. The previous version was 4.5.1 which we saw released back in October of last year. If you notice any significant changes drop a comment below, or discuss your findings in the forums! To download the update head over to m.google.com/maps on your BlackBerry. Thanks to everyone that sent this in!
Gowalla for BlackBerry updated to v1.0
Gowalla has been going head to head with Foursquare for a long while now in the race to be check in leader. Gowalla though, has announced their updated mobile application for BlackBerry. Previously, the Gowalla application wasn’t exactly as robust as that of Foursquares but v1.0 changes a lot of that.
- Trips
- Items
- Take and post photos
- Ability to post threaded comments
The above is a list of new items added to the application. As well. UI enhancements have been made. Since the application was previously beta, Gowall has now put the official stamp on this one and released it to everyone.
Source: Gowalla Blog
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Michelin Launches BlackBerry Application Based on Popularity Survey!
Michelin North Americas’ truck tire group has launched the first mobile tire-related application in the trucking industry. The application will compliment the already existing Michelin ONCall emergency road service (ERS) and online dealer and service locator. Prior to the release a statement was issued by Jaye Young, MATT marketing manager:
“Based on research into the most popular mobile platforms in the trucking industry, we launched the Blackberry application first,”
“It’s no secret that today’s business runs in real-time, and our customers expect information literally at their fingertips – including information about where they can find Michelin tires.”
This application will locate the nearest Michelin truck tire or service center, with basic information on the location. The users will also be able to directly contact the Michelin ONCall ERS , or search a provider by category, including emergency road service, travel plazas, onsite tire service or MRT retread providers.
Based completely on your current GPS location or designated location this app will list services and the user can either call from the application or save the locations information on to the BlackBerry’s contacts list. So head on over to Michelin Tire App from you BlackBerry to download or simply scan the bar code at the bottom! Don’t have 2DScanner? On your BlackBerry go to http://www.2dscan.com.
Do you own Michelin tires? Have you been waiting for this application? Either way let us now what you think.
Source: Michelin
Runtastic Fitness App Helps You Train with GPS Tracking and Fitness Diary
Runtastic is a new fitness app for BlackBerry that helps you get the most out of your exercise routine, by tracking your progress using GPS. The app logs your distance, provides you with visualizations about your routine, and lets you keep track of your progress with a training diary.
Runtastic features:
- Complete record of training activities for various sports (running, cycling, walking, mountain biking, hiking, winter sports, …)
- Exercise history may be displayed
- Visualization of the training tracks on Google Maps including milestones
- Sharing: Publish your activities on the runtastic sports portal.
- Languages: English and German
- Improve your sports performance with runtastic
Runtastic is reasonably priced at $3.99 and is available in App World.
[qrcode pix=150]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/12589[/qrcode]
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