Every step you take, every move you make, Google’s got maps for you

“Indoor” GPS technology is set to revolutionise the way we use location-based services by offering an unprecedented level of destination information at virtually any location on the planet.

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Posted: Nov 15 2012
Tags: Google, GPS, mobile, technology
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Augmented Reality in GPS Navigation

… a new Android app, appropriately titled Route 66 Maps + Navigation, that brings augmented reality to GPS navigation — specifically, a feature called Follow Me that allows real drivers to follow virtual cars turn for turn. Follow Me uses your smartphone or tablet’s camera to display real-time video of the road ahead, and places [...]

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Posted: Feb 18 2011
Tags: Android, app development, apps, augmented reality, auto, GPS
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Mapping indoors

Have you seen the FastMall app? It’s raison d’etre is to map the insides of shopping malls in the same way that geolocation apps and Google Maps allow you to find your way around outside. With FastMall and other indoor…

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Posted: Oct 13 2010
Tags: app development, apps, geolocation, global, Google, Google Maps, Google Street View, GPS, mobile development, news, retail, smartphone, trends
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