Posts Tagged ‘gps’
Samsung tease their GalaxyTab before 2nd Sept reveal »
It was one of the worst-kept secrets in the gadget world but Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its Galaxy-branded tablet. Due to be unveiled in Germany next week Samsung's 7" tablet device has been teased by the company in a new video available on MobileBurn's YouTube channel. The 20 second clip gives plenty away in terms of spec, ...Read On »
Google launch free sat-nav for Irish users »
Google has today released the beta version of its free turn-by-turn navigation software for the Irish market. The software - which was previously available to US users only - will work on Android handsets with a version number of 1.6 or higher. Unlike other sat-nav services Google Maps navigation uses the phone's internet connection to give ...Read On »
Sony launches new Cyber-shot cameras »
Sony has launched its latest Cyber-shot range with a total of twelve new digital cameras featured. The prices of the new cameras range from €239 to €439 and will be available to Irish consumers by the end of the month. While previously digital cameras have been sold on their megapixel counts the focus of Sony's latest range appears ...Read On »
Opinion: Nokia needs apps not maps »
Nokia's free maps will give the company a short-term boost but in the long run only apps will help it compete, argues Adam Maguire. It's an over-used term but Nokia's decision to give its Ovi Maps software away for free can be fairly described as a game-changer. The announcement has almost certainly put the company's rivals on the ...Read On »
Nokia offer free sat-nav to customers »
Nokia has announced it will offer free sat-nav software to customers who own one of their compatible smartphones. Users with GPS-enabled Nokia devices will be able to download the full 'turn by turn' navigation software for 74 countries for free via the company's Ovi Store. GPS technology has become more common in mobile phones lately ...Read On »
Video: HTC Hero review »
The HTC Hero is a good option for those looking for an alternative to Apple's iPhone. The Android operating system is very sturdy, the phone's touchscreen is very responsive and the device itself looks and feels very nice. It does have its problems - some headphones don't work in it properly and the navigation can take a little bit of ...Read On »
Feature: Five features your next phone should have »
The colour screen was once a unique selling point for new mobile phones - now no manufacturer would dare release a handset without one. The mobile - like all technology - is constantly improving. As a result it is impossible to pin-point the best phone on the market at any given time but it is a lot easier to state what the minimum ...Read On »
