Google Maps Navigation Now Available For Android OS 1.6!
Google today launched its popular Google Maps Navigation (beta) for older devices that use Android OS version 1.6 or higher. It debuted as a free feature on Android 2.0 (Droid) handsets a few weeks ago and was received with much enthusiasm. Now devices such as the T-Mobile myTouch 3G and the G1 will be able to use the Internet-connected navigation system that offers voice-based guidance and automatic routing. “This release also includes the new Layers feature, which lets you overlay geographical information on the map.
It’s a little strange that the rock solid HTC Hero (US) isn’t running 1.6 yet, but then it’s Sprint so that may explain things. If it were, Sprint customers could be rocking Google Maps Navigation at this very moment. Wait a minute, maybe that’s why we’re not privy to the upgrade as of yet, Google Maps Navigation is almost without a doubt going to be the single killer of telenav which brings us Sprint Navigation. Ahh, it all starts to make sense.
A few weeks ago we launched Google Maps Navigation (Beta) as a free feature of Google Maps on Android 2.0 devices. Today we’re expanding availability of Google Maps Navigation to devices running Android 1.6 (Donut) and higher, such as the T-Mobile myTouch 3G and the G1.
Google Maps Navigation is an internet-connected GPS system with voice guidance and automatic rerouting, all running on your mobile phone. Using Google services over your phone’s data connection brings important benefits to GPS navigation users, like using Google search (typed or spoken) to enter your destination; fresh map, business, and traffic data; and satellite and Street View imagery along your route.This release also includes the new Layers feature, which lets you overlay geographical information on the map. View My Maps, transit lines, Wikipedia articles about places, and more.
So if you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of an internet connection, whether it’s free Wi-Fi at the airport or Google Maps Navigation in your car.
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I don't think the Sprint Hero is still running 1.5 because Google Maps Navigation is available now for 1.6+ and Sprint wants it's subscribers to use the Telenav powered Sprint Navigation. Yes Google Maps Navigation is "Free", but Sprint Navigation is included with the plan required for Android devices. I highly doubt when the Sprint Hero is updated with 2.0 Sprint will block Google Maps Navigation. This just gives the subscribers another option in navigation when the Hero is updated.
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