Google Maps Navigation (Beta)

surf4tony Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - It's all about Web services folks just like mobile Pandora but not for music(!) They host the maps,POIs,code base,etc. in huge server farms.Based on some of these You-Tube posts,you would think it was a bad thing--Well:expensive unlimited data plans-touche-but,this is awesome because POI, streets, imagery, core software updates, can be rolled out without the consumer ever noticing. For you geeks out there, I'm sure they are using a REST API that is obfuscated like crazy. It's a slick Web app!

itisYOUREnotYOUR Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - C'mon lets get innovative! What I want to see is when I am about get close to one of my high school classmates from years ago that I have friended on my facebook page. All I will need to do is glace where the map tells me at a light, and viola! THERE THEY ARE. ".... ICQ for your car....."

TheCombatFetus Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - Make an app for the Zune HD! :3

isaidicanshout Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - Google makes the Android phone OS, so the chances of them porting this to Windows Mobile are slim to none.

MuzikizGodd Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - I like. The Street View option is the killer for me.

TheCombatFetus Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - I understand. Along with that, they're partners with Apple and the iPhone. I'd love to have them though.

Cavango Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - I have a killer gogle this Carlo van Goch goes google

koldapu Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - In'n'Out ... this guy knows what's up.

Secyritas Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - and when I dont have active 3G connection?

spiceylawnmower Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - And to think apple wants to get rid of google maps on the iphone. I think it's about time to take Garmin and Tom Tom out behind the ol' woodshed.

DAGuerrero1988 Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - thats why you get Verizon :)

pascbjumper2 Says:

Nov 12, 2009 - I agree! That'd definitely be something to help make the Zune more popular!

yakmaster157 Says:

Nov 13, 2009 - He kind of looks Stoned :D lol

prototype077 Says:

Nov 15, 2009 - i like street view

nesticRAW Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - I'd like it for iPhone as well!!!

Struckgold Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - I love Google.. it's like a big brother to me.

1inTrillion Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - LoL yes... use all Google products and Big Brother will know what you are up to. Don't get me wrong I like Google too but I wonder about how they can combine all information about any use who uses all products in their suite and know... and they probably make all their information and analysis available to Uncle Sam

nolapoboy Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - Have been using it on my Droid! LOVE LOVE LOVE it for the most part! Few minor beta issues, (they could contact me if I can help with beta) :) But once you get the directions, you need to press the button to start it. The voice input stops. Big battery drain, but well worth it. Oh and maybe voice choices. The voice they gave it is shrill. And I don't mind that it provides anonymous data back so traffic information is up to date! Why not use a moving device to report real speed?

carolinam76 Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - I wish i could use it on HTC Eris.

GRiZLOC Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - I have a htc hero android device and if i'm not wrong the htc hero will get the android 2.0 eclair update too with this google maps navigation. In the mean time i'm very happy with my paid navigation app Co-pilot live v.8 google maps navigation beta could be cool but you definitely need a 3g connection and a data plan right? or am i wrong??? please reply...

rosidus Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - Please tell me it will be able to work on android 1.6...

pydiboy Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - haha, u apple fools. hopefully, google will not release this for the iphone. ur phone sucks and android kicks ass!!!!!

isaac45678910 Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - WOW! thats amazing, Im personally an iPhone guy myself but the android is ganna kick some butt. iPhone O.S. 4.0 is ganna rule the market though. My friend works for apple and he said there plans for the GPS is ganna be redefined from top to bottom. Good Job Google.

binarymonkey Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - This will come with Android 2.0. But you'll likely get the 2.0 update to your handset over the air automatically. That's the beauty of Android. I feel sorry for all those iPhone suckers.

worstcase1076 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - great job google! i wish smartphones would cost as cheap as regular ones :)