Sunday, July 12, 2009

Google Maps for your Mobile!


Hay Friends!

Have this very useful module for your phone to get directions, locations and latitude for self and your friends. This is an awesome tool by Google for public and its Free.

Its also facilitate with GPS tool to locate your friends in network.

Here is the way to get and use it.
Login to http://m.google.com trough your mobile phone browser and download Google maps and install in your phone.
Download Google Maps for mobile to your phone, and never carry a paper map again.
• Determine your current location with or without GPS
• Get driving and transit directions
• Get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses
Features
• My Location (watch video). See your location on a map, even if you don't have GPS.
• Business listings. Search for any business or category of interest.
• Driving directions. Thanks to My Location, you don't even have to enter your starting point.
• Latitude. See your friends' locations and status messages. Start Maps and then select "Join Latitude." Learn more.
• Transit & walking directions (watch video). Get routes and schedules to travel via subway, bus, or on foot.
• Street View (watch video). View street-level imagery of businesses and turns in directions.
• Traffic. Real-time traffic helps you find the fastest route.
• Enterprise. BlackBerry administrators can deploy Maps for BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Supported Phones
Google Maps for mobile works on most phones, including those that run the below platforms. You can always download Maps to your phone using your cellular connection -- just visit m.google.com/maps on your device's browser, or send yourself a text message using the button at the top of this page. Some mobile phones also support the ability to sideload Google Maps onto your phone.
• Android
• BlackBerry
• Java
• Windows Mobile (download binary)
• Symbian S60 3rd Edition (most new Nokia smartphones) (download binary)
• Palm OS (download binary)
• iPhone (pre-installed)
If you're not sure whether your phone runs one of these platforms, just try sending yourself a text message to get Maps. It will probably work!