MapQuest Offers Voice Guidance in Free iPhone App

Before now, only Android users were able to take advantage of free turn-by-turn navigation from their phone.

iPhone users, now its your turn.

Through its official blog, MapQuest announced yesterday the inclusion of voice guidance in the latest version of its free iPhone app.

In the post, MapQuest principal product manager Michael Iams describes a trip he took from his Las Vegas hotel to the airport with help from the new application. Basically, users search for the location they are interested in then press the Start button to begin navigation. Whenever you hit a detour or miss a turn along the way, the application brings up a prompt with a button that reads “Reroute me.

Iams also mentions that the app doesn’t waste the phones power, dimming the screen during navigation and allowing the user to customize energy settings.

Other than Google Maps on Android 2.0 phones, the MapQuest app is the only free turn-by-turn navigation app available and the only one for the iPhone, so do check it out.

Source: Tuscaloosa News

Get a Free iPhone 3GS! Yes, that is correct! Why pay for one when CNN, BBC, NBC, and other news sites have proven this system LEGIT. Get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Not interested? Then maybe get a Free PS3!

MapQuest Offers Voice Guidance in Free iPhone App

Before now, only Android users were able to take advantage of free turn-by-turn navigation from their phone.

iPhone users, now its your turn.

Through its official blog, MapQuest announced yesterday the inclusion of voice guidance in the latest version of its free iPhone app.

In the post, MapQuest principal product manager Michael Iams describes a trip he took from his Las Vegas hotel to the airport with help from the new application. Basically, users search for the location they are interested in then press the Start button to begin navigation. Whenever you hit a detour or miss a turn along the way, the application brings up a prompt with a button that reads “Reroute me.

Iams also mentions that the app doesn’t waste the phones power, dimming the screen during navigation and allowing the user to customize energy settings.

Other than Google Maps on Android 2.0 phones, the MapQuest app is the only free turn-by-turn navigation app available and the only one for the iPhone, so do check it out.

Source: Tuscaloosa News

Get a Free iPhone 3GS! Yes, that is correct! Why pay for one when CNN, BBC, NBC, and other news sites have proven this system LEGIT. Get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Not interested? Then maybe get a Free PS3!

Nexus One Success Could Threaten Verizon

An interesting article over at feelandroid.com gives us something to think about in relation to the Nexus One and possible threat to Verizon.We now all know that the Google Nexus One will not debut directly with Verizon and so therefore will not be available through the largest US carrier.The question being asked though is will the Nexus One pose a threat to Verizon if it is successful, bearing

HTC Hero Android 2.1 due Feb/March with Sense update

Great news recently reported over at 3g.co.uk in relation to the HTC Hero Smartphone.It seems that HTC have now confirmed that the HTC Hero will be upgraded to the latest Android version which is 2.1, currently the device runs on version 1.6 of the Android OS but the upgrade will bring it right up to date.What is surprising is that with the upgrade there is very little difference between the HTC

Samsung i9000 Galaxy S Android Phone

So far up until now that is the most popular Samsung Android based handset you can lay your hands on has to be the i7500 Galaxy, which of course we know is a more than capable phone that seems to have now changed according to a report over at Android Phone News.But now Samsung have announced something which could be argued as the most endowed, packed full of features Android device so far. Now we

Sprint HTC EVO 4G WiMAX Phone

The Sprint HTC EVO 4G Supersonic is the first 3G and 4G combined smartphone exclusively from Sprint, below we have all the main specs and features, plus some stunning high-resolution images via Sprint’s website.This handset was the main attraction at the CTIA 2010 event and what a stunning device to be announced, this is a phone that will offer you rich experiences such as brilliant mobile

Opera Mini for iPhone submitted to Apple for approval

Opera Mini for iPhone was officially submitted to the Apple iPhone App store today. A select few first saw it at Mobile World Congress 2010 in February. Now, the “fast like a rocket” browser is taking its first big step towards giving users a new way to browse on the iPhone.Early reviews of Opera Mini for iPhone praised the sheer browsing speed, powering through Web pages up to six times faster

ThickButtons for Android

ThickButtons makes it convenient to type on touchscreen smartphones. As you type a word, ThickButtons enlarges and highlights useful buttons and shrinks useless ones. ThickButtons learns your dictionary, so the more you type -- the easier it is to type

TrueCaller App for iPhone

With TrueCaller you can make reverse number lookups in more than 25 countries by entering the phone number and pressing Search. You can save the contact to your phonebook and see the address on a map. Works in more than 25 countries such as USA, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, India, France, Italy and many more…Features: * Search numbers/name * Show on map * Update phonebook with missing

Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus land on AT&T

Earlier today, we reported on the Dell Aero, a Google Android powered handset that would be available through AT&T shortly. AT&T was not done with their announcements as the second part of this story is confirmation that the Palm Pixi Plus and the Palm Pre Plus will also be sold through AT&T, the second largest mobile carrier in the US.The question begs to be asked if this is to little and to

Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus may hit O2 in April

The Tracy and Matt phone blogspot states that O2 could be the U.K. The two handsets are rumored by TracyAndMatt to ship in April after the App Catalog is out of Beta stage in Europe. O2 have already been offering the GSM version of the Palm Pre for some months now, but so far the Pixi is yet to make an appearance outside of the US.Most of the features of Palm Pre Plus are also same as Pixi with a

Black HTC Desire Spotted On Amazon France

A black colored HTC Desire is up for pre-order on Amazon France. The Black HTC Desire version costs €502.94 and other than that, it packs practically the same features. The only difference that we can see from Amazon’s image is a slightly modified optical trackpad. Gone is the metallic “ring” around the trackpad, replaced by an optical trackpad without any bezel.These specs include:*Android 2.1*

Motorola i1 - World's First Push-To-Talk Android Phone

Motorola and Sprint have just officially announced the world’s first PTT (Pust-To-Talk) Android Phone with the Motorola i1. The i1 comes sporting a rugged design which means it meets military specifications in terms of protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain. The i1 was noted as having Android 1.5, which as anyone that closely follows Android will point out, 1.5 is quickly

Sprint LG Remarq

Sprint and LG Mobile Phones announced the upcoming availability of LG Remarq(TM), which meets Sprint eco-criteria and is the latest addition to Sprint’s growing portfolio of eco-friendly devices.The vertical QWERTY messenger is 87 percent recyclable and made of 19 percent already recycled plastic. LG and Sprint claim that this phone sports low levels of bromides and PV plastics in the phones

Dell Aero Coming To AT&T

AT&T is finally filling out its Android roster this year. The Android phone is going to be called the “Dell Aero.” the Aero is Dell’s first smartphone in the US, and will feature a “new, custom user interface” developed by Dell and AT&T. The phone will run Google Inc.’s Android software.Details and specifications are sketchy for now. The Aero offers a 5 megapixel camera, a 3.5-inch nHD display,

HTC Desire, Galaxy Portal & Xperia X10 Hit Virgin Mobile

Virgin Media has begun bulking up its Android-arsenal with the addition of the HTC Desire – the HTC-branded Nexus One –, the Samsung Galaxy Portal and Sony Ericsson’s sharp-shooting Xperia X10.So far, the only device listed on the Virgin Media site is the Galaxy Portal, which is available for free on an 18 month contract with 250 minutes, as well as unlimited data and texts, for £22 per month.The

New LG Windows Phone 7 Series Smartphone Gets Leaked

A second Windows Phone 7 Series phone has leaked on the internet, although details are pretty scant.The recent photos appeared on mobilenews, following the announcement of the LG Panther Windows Phone 7 Series powered device last week.Details of the un-named LG device reveal a multitouch screen, presumably 800x480 pixels and a verically sliding Qwerty keyboard that resembles the one on the Palm

RIM BlackBerry 'T' (Talladega?) slider launching next month

The first sliding BlackBerry, AKA Tallageda (or T), could be winging its way to shelves as soon as April.Mobilephone-news has reported that the CEO of a RIM supplier mentioned the BlackBerry T as a device to launch next month.The claim appeared on joins.com, a Korean website and was translated as:"The Canadian company RIM famous for BlackBerry smartphones is releasing a new model next month.

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini and Mini Pro Price Revealed

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and Mini Pro have been priced at £270 and £295 respectively, SIM free.Feelandroid has reported that the Mini will be available in Belgium and France by the end of May, while the Mini Pro will follow shortly after in June.Although there's still no official UK release date for either phone, the fact that availability has been announced in other regions mean it

Google Buzz Widget for Android

Google has recently presented a new widget for Android handsets, which works with the recently launched Google Buzz service.In other words, the Google Buzz Widget can be placed on the home screen of your Android for easier and quicker access. Users can easily create text messages and attach images directly from the widget, which is able to access the camera controls as well as the gallery.At the

Google Maps for Mobile 4.1 for Android 1.6+ Released

Google has update the Google Maps application specifically for the Android platform that run the version 1.6 or higher.In terms of new features and improvements of the new version of Google Maps, here is a small list:- better user interface that now includes an improved page of search results;- a home screen widget that can find your friends that are located nearby thanks to the Google Latitude

Official Tumblr BlackBerry App Now Available

Tumblr is a pretty popular microblogging platform that many people use on the internet, and the good news is that you can now start using it on your BlackBerry.With that being said, the official Tumblr application is now available for download and if you’re using the software you already know how easy it is to share anything, be it text, photos, links, music, etc.Check a video of Tumblr in action

Palm's AT&T launch pushed back to summer?

Palm is not exactly in te best of financial situations considering their flagship device, the Pre, failed to become a national phenomenon as they had hoped. However, a ray of hope came for the company when talks about bringing the devices to AT&T arose. The Pre and Pixi were in fact rumored to be hitting AT&T as early as next month but that may have been halted.Reports have arose that say AT&T

T-Mobile Motorola Cliq XT out now for $129.99

T-Mobile's latest handset, the Motorola Cliq XT has officially gone on sale today for 129.99 with a 2-year agreement. The touch-only MOTOBLUR smart phone features Flash-enabled software for web browsing, pinch and zoom multi-touch, and Swype. Specs include a 3.1-inch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, FM radio, and a touch navigation pad. Rounding out the phone are the standard

Sprint to Unveil HTC Supersonic, First 4G Phone Next Week

The Wall Street Journal says Sprint will let loose the oft-leaked HTC Supersonic next week at CTIA, and that it will be the carrier's first WiMAX-enabled Android device. The device is expected to be the centerpiece of a presentation made by Chief Executive Dan Hesse during the CTIA Wireless trade show Tuesday. Sprint and HTC declined to comment. And, conveniently enough, we'll be there at the

Sprint Nexus One

Google's first self-branded smartphone will soon be available on each of the four major cellular networks in the U.S.Sprint just officially announced the impending arrival of Google Nexus One, though it neglected to reveal pricing or a release date. Details will likely become somewhat clearer at next week's CTIA conference.Google's attempt to sell the Nexus One directly to consumers has been a

PayPal releases an updated iPhone app

The PayPal app for iPhones has to be one of the important apps to have and thanks to a new feature, users can now easily move from one account to another by simply tapping two devices together. This is the Bump integration which recently opened up the platform and updated its own app with bump-to-friend Facebook buddy functionality.To get the PayPal iPhone app update, you can download it over

Nexus One Now Available For AT&T And Rogers

I’ve heard that the Nexus One is being considered a failure due to its 125,000 worth of sales.Perhaps there will be a Nexus One sales rise since it is now available for 3G on AT&T and Rogers networks. It is available on Google’s store for $529, but hey, you can also get it unlocked and use it with a SIM card.Anyway, if this deal floats your boat, you should probably let them float it.

Samsung Jet Ultra Edition on the UK

The Samsung Jet 2 was recently presented in India, and a similar cellphone with few different features was also presented in the UK with the codename Samsung Jet Ultra Edition. The device will be sold via the O2 network for an unknown price so far.Specification-wise the Samsung Jet Ultra Edition comes with a 3.1-inch WVGA touchscreen and the TouchWiz 2.0 user-interface. Besides WiFi and GPS, it

AT&T Rolls Out New Services and Quick Messaging Devices

AT&T today announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices that will be among the first to offer a new suite of consumer data services that will significantly enhance messaging, video and photo sharing, and contacts management."Quick Messaging Devices are very important for us — it's a category that we defined for the industry and that we continue to lead in value, quality and innovation,

HTC HD2 won’t get Windows Phone 7 Series

If you’re an HTC HD2 owner who was hoping to get their device upped to Windows Phone 7 Series prepare to be disappointed. Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore has just told us that the HD2 is “not compliant with the Windows Phone 7 Series hardware specifications” and therefore will not be getting upped to Windows Phone 7 Series.This is quite the unfortunate news considering the HD2 is one of the nicest

$19999 Diamond coated iPad

Well, it was bound to happen — Mervis Diamonds Importers have taken the time to completely coat an iPad with 11.43 carats of diamonds. Of course with such a ridiculous arrangement comes a ridiculous price tag; $19,999.If this sells well, Mervis Diamond Importers is sure to take the diamond treatment to Apple’s whole range of products. No word on when it’s supposed to go on sale but we’ll let you

Sprint Nextel debuts Motorola i890

It’s been a few months since we reported on the Motorola i890, but we now have learned that it will be Sprint Nextel that will be carrying the device.The i890 is a clamshell phone with a 1.8 inch 65,000 color external display and a 2.2 inch QVGA internal display. It also has a 2 Megapixel camera, 4x digital zoom, video-recording capabilities. It also features Direct Connect, Group Connect, Direct

YouTube app for Nokia and Windows Mobile phones

One year ago, Google launched the YouTube Mobile app for Nokia S60 and Windows Mobile and the software grew and expanded since then. Today, we’re meeting the 2.4 version of the app complete with tons of improvements. Let us remind you that the last version was chosen as a Nokia Ovi Top App of 2009.The YouTube Mobile app is considered the fastest way to play video on your smartphone and find clips

Symbian^3 Gets Official, Demoed on Video

Symbian^3 is coming to the market in 2010, that’s for sure, but does it have what it takes to brings the platform to a new level? Apparently, the first devices running it will be available starting Q3 and what we have below is a live demo of the OS. It runs on a laptop and not on a phone, being manipulated in front of a live audience.Symbian^3 looks very much like a modern smartphone environment

Opera Mini 5 beta Released for Android

While the rest of the platforms have been getting lots of love from Opera, Android was stuck with Opera Mini 4 for a year now, but they’ve recently received the new version as well. Thus, Opera Mini 5 beta is now ready to go on Google’s platform, complete with the newest features.The most important new feat is certainly the implementation of tabbed browsing, that has become a default option on

Rumor: T-Mobile USA training employees on HTC Desire

It’s been a while since we heard a rumour saying that the employees of a certain carrier are getting ready for a handset’s launch. HTC Desire is the perfect reason for T-Mobile USA employees to do so, at least that’s what a mysterious manager of a T-Mobile store claims. Apparently, the employees are gearing up for Desire right now.HTC Desire is only one of the many new devices coming to T-Mobile,

HTC Legend Already Reaches Customers?

After the folks of Engadget pulled out the first review of the HTC Hero follow-up Legend, we’ve found out that the device has started being delivered today, much earlier than estimated. Last we heard, it was supposed to arrive in Q2, so it’s 3 weeks early.Dutch website Tweakers.net reports that a couple of forum members who previously ordered HTC Legend units have their devices scheduled for

Mobiado Classic 712GCB Luxury Phone Unveiled

Mobiado has released a new luxury mobile phone in the market with the release of the Mobiado Classic 713GCB phone. Among the features of the 712GCB include a 2.2” QVGA screen, 3G connectivity, 5MP camera and GPS. But the nitty gritty lies on the craftsmanship of this luxury phone. The frame is CNC machined from brass, hand polished, and then plated with thick layer of gold. Large sapphire

LG GD350 Phone reach Russian market

Flip handsets will continue to see a stylish appeal to them as long as LG continues their commitment in manufacturing these some times forgotten form factors. Here in the US, we've been treated to a bunch of stylish phones like the LG Chocolate and LG Shine that does exude a high level of workmanship that's sometimes reserved to smartphones nowadays. Russia will soon see yet another stylish

Google Nexus One shows up at Vodafone UK's website

With US consumers really getting their fill on the HTC Nexus One, our friends on the other side of the big pond will soon see the arrival of Google's flagship Android phone. Since its unveiling back in January, it was confirmed that the Nexus One was coming to Vodafone UK some time in the spring; specifically it was scheduled for an April release. From the looks of it though, the Nexus One has

iPhone OS 4.0 to Finally Bring Multitasking

Apple has come a long way to make up for some of the shortcomings of the iPhone. One major function that the handset cannot do is multitask, but with the release of the 4.0 OS, that might no longer be a problem for users. Tipsters with a track record of being on target in predicting Apple's technological advances are saying that Apple has developed the technology to allow for simultaneous running

HTC Tattoo Gets Android 2.1 ?

Putting the HTC Tattoo side-by-side with the HTC Nexus One will really make anyone realize at how they target two ends of the extreme spectrum of the market. On one side you've got this souped up high-end smartphone that gadget lovers dream about in their sleep, while on the other you see one that's there for someone who doesn't want to spend a fortune in moving up to a smartphone. From the looks

Andro 1: LG launch first Android phone

Android is Hot! Today we learned that there was another new Android-powered smartphone was launched in South Korea. The phone was LG Androi-1, a full touch screen phone with a side-slide QWERTY keyboard, kind of like the World’s first Android phone – Google G1. The LG Androi-1 is second Android-powered phone available in South Korea, the home of mobile phone giants Samsung, LG, and Pantech. The

HTC Supersonic Video

We have a leaked video of HTC Supersonic, by far the Android phone with the biggest touch screen (4.3-inch). The HTC Supersonic is powered by Android (most likely Android 2.1) and a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Watch the video of HTC Supersonic after jump.

LG GW370 Shannon

The upcoming LG mobile phone has appears on a Chinese website, namely LG GW370 Shannon. The LG GW370 will set a new standard for messaging phone in the market. Instead of offering a limited touchscreen, LG is rumored to pop on a full working touchscreen that can be used for a variety of functions that are commonly associated with it.The specs of LG GW370 are a mystery for now, but the only

LG Cookie Fresh GS290 gets officially official

Back in February LG announced two new Cookie handsets – the GS500 Cookie Plus and the GS290 and today the LG Cookie Fresh GS290 has been officially.The LG Cookie Fresh GS290 is just a successor of the highly acclaimed LG Cookie, a device that has been sold in over 12 million units since launch. Feature-wise, the Cookie Fresh is somewhat similar to the Cookie Plus. LG Cookie Fresh is an even

Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Codfish And GSmart S1205 Cougar

Gigabyte G1305 Android smartphone have surfaced. The guys over at PointGPhone have somehow managed to get their hands on one of these two, the GIGABYTE Codfish G1305 and published information about the device, along with several good-quality pictures. This phone is based on Android OS. The Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Codfish has dimension of 116×56.8×12.4 mm The GSmart G1305 Codfish comes with

Toshiba TG03 - The first Windows Phone 7 series

Toshiba Australia is looking to enter the Smartphone market with a new Windows 7 TG03 series model. Toshiba already has a series of smartphones available, including the TG01, which was launched last year with Windows Mobile 6.1 on board, and the TG02 and K01.The Toshiba TG03 will be a variant of the existing TG01 and will feature a 5-megapixel camera and 3 channel speaker with 5.1 sound – it was

Free Beer Glasses Wallpaper

Get a Free iPhone 3GS! Yes, that is correct! Why pay for one when CNN, BBC, NBC, and other news sites have proven this system LEGIT. Get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Not interested? Then maybe get a Free PS3!

Free Beer Glasses Wallpaper

Get a Free iPhone 3GS! Yes, that is correct! Why pay for one when CNN, BBC, NBC, and other news sites have proven this system LEGIT. Get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Not interested? Then maybe get a Free PS3!

New T-Mobile G1 update rolling out this week

T-Mobile USA have confirmed that the Android 1.6 OS update is now being pushed out to owners of G1 and myTouch 3G handsets. According to the shot, starting on February 26th a new Android 1.6 (DMD64) update began its rollout. The release will continue through March 15th, when T-Mobile hopes to be done with this one.Details of the update include:*This software update improves customers’ call

Nokia X6 16GB Now Available at Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK has announced the availability of the new Nokia X6 on its network. The Vodafone’s Nokia X6 16GB phone is pre-loaded with Vodafone 360 Homescreen and the British comedy show Gavin & Stacey of third series. Moreover, The Vodafone’s Nokia X6 16GB phone provides the 360 Apps and Games Shop, Vodafone My Web, Vodafone Music, VIP contacts, and downloads DRM-free songs.The X6 16GB also

Mister Cartoon colors the Motorola VE440

MetroPCS has released the Motorola VE440 Mister Cartoon edition, which is actually a remake of the previously released VE440. Available this week in select stores and online, the limited edition handset features artwork and pre-loaded digital content designed by legendary tattoo and graphic artist Mister Cartoon, along with two exclusive tracks from legendary hip hop personality, Snoop Dogg.The

Nokia C5 Now Available

Nokia today unveiled the Nokia C5, a smartphone optimized for social networking and sharing. The compact device includes access to Nokia’s range of mobile services, such as free navigation, in one affordable package, with an estimated retail price of EUR 135, before taxes and subsidies.With direct access to favorite contacts on the device homescreen and Facebook status updates visible from the

Windows Phone 7 Series handset from LG

At the Engadget Show, Aaron Woodman, the director of mobile communications business with Microsoft, revealed the prototype of LG’s first Windows Phone 7 Series handset and gave a quick overview of some of the hardware features it includes.The final version of the device might look slightly different, but it will definitely have a sliding QWERTY keyboard, and a touchscreen display (probably WVGA)

LG Arena Max now official

LG have announced a new mobile phone the LG Maxx LG9400 which at the moment will only be available in Korea on the LG telecom network. Different from other countries, the LG Max phone is based on the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. While, the Nexus One, the LG GW820 eXpo, the Xperia X10 and other Snapdragon-powered handsets use the Qualcomm QSD8250 chip.The phone comes with a 3.5 inch WVGA

Palm webOS Now Arriving On Your Phone via Over-the-Air Update

The latest update to Palm webOS is now arriving on your phone via an over-the-air update. The update is now available for customers on the Sprint network in the US and on the O2 UK, O2 DE, O2 Ireland, and Movistar networks in Europe. The update has been released for customers using the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus on Verizon Wireless. The update is expected to be available for Palm webOS

Sprint Sells Palm Pixi For Just $49.99

Sprint has announced a new price for the Palm Pixi webOS smartphone. The handset is now sold for just $49.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate. In case you’ve forgotten, the phone offers a 2.63-inch 320 x 400 touchscreen display, a 2MP fixed-focus camera with LED flash, a full QWERTY keyboard, a web browser, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and supports EVDO Rev. A