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Access Google Maps Mobile From Mobile Handset

By Glenn Letham
Expert Author
Article Date: 2006-04-28

Smartphone users can download Google maps mobile directly from www.google.com/gmm using their handset's web browser.

And, coming soon, some devices are expected to ship with the application pre-configured on the device... case in point, the app will start shipping on BenQ-Siemens UMTS handsets beginning in June 2006. Google Maps is a free download that lets you find local hangouts and businesses across town or across the country - right from your phone. Please note, the app is free but carriers may charge data service rates for downloading and using the application. Google Maps works with most Java-enabled (J2ME) mobile phones offered by Cingular and Sprint, and all color BlackBerry devices regardless of carrier. At this time, Google Maps doesn't work with Nextel, T-Mobile USA or BREW-enabled phones (e.g. Verizon, Alltel, U.S. Cellular), or Palm devices. For a list of supported devices see here.



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Anything Geospatial: Tracking developments affecting GIS, geospatial technologies, location-based services, mapping, google earth and google maps. Published by the creator and editor of GISuser.com & LBSzone.com



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