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TomTom refreshes GO sat nav, offers 3D maps and lifetime traffic information

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In addition to some redesigned sports watches, TomTom has just launched a refreshed version of its GO GPS unit for drivers who still prefer a dedicated sat nav. The hardware comes with interactive 3D maps, a lifetime’s supply of real-time traffic inf…


PSA: Google’s 3D City View and Tour Guide arrives for Google Earth on iOS today

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Google’s 3D City View is now available on iOS. The Google Earth update adds three-dimensional imagery to major locations including Washington D.C, San Francisco and Boston. It’s arriving alongside Tour Guide; select a notable attraction to go straigh…


New Recce 3D map app offers location-based services and games, Sim City possibilities abound

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The mapping scene has seen plenty of activity lately — what with Apple ditching Google to launch its own service while the latter continues to layer on improvements such as better walking directions and more Street View coverage for its maps. Now a …


BMW brings iDrive Touch, 3D maps to ConnectedDrive, LTE integration coming soon

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Hot on the heels of the news it’ll be the first auto company to sport Nuance’s Dragon Drive! on some of its fancy rides, BMW’s now announced a handful of improvements and additions to its elegant ConnectedDrive infotainment system. For starters, the …


Nokia rolls out first update for Lumia 800, offers up new features for web-based 3D Maps on the side (video)

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Nokia is pretty busy at the moment. Alongside clandestine events with T-Mobile, the first update for the Lumia 800 has now begun to roll out. As is the case with most WinPho upgrades, you’ll have to plug the polycarbonate slab into Zune to pull down…


Apple reportedly acquires C3 Technologies, iOS Maps overhaul on the horizon?

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Last we saw of C3 Technologies’ 3D mapping software it was making an appearance on Sony Ericsson’s X10, but if 9to5Mac turns out to be right, its next stop could be the iPhone. According to the publication, Cupertino recently scooped up the Saab spin-o…