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Google Maps for BlackBerry 8700

Google Maps for the BlackBerry is fantastic! I am often underwhelmed by Google products but the maps team builds some really great stuff. This thing rocks.

Thanks to Ethan for linking to this.

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Posted August 1st, 2006 @ 6:59 AM

4 Replies

Eric Cheng adds this Comment:

Hey, Alex. I’ve been using Google Local (the precursor to Google Maps) on my BB for a long time now, and I find it to be nearly invaluable when I’m in the States.

August 1st, 2006 at 3:10 pm
alexking.org: Blog > BlackBerry vs Palm - UI Choices adds this Pingback:

[…] Once you take make the investment to learn it, you’ll enjoy the BlackBerry’s more efficient screen usage. Google Maps for the BlackBerry 8700 is a great example of this. The entire screen is used to display maps - no buttons, menus, etc. (though overlays are presented in “directions” mode). […]

August 12th, 2006 at 10:53 pm
alexking.org: Blog > CrackBerry Detox adds this Pingback:

[…] Having the option to read and respond to e-mail on the go (not to mention the goodness of your PIM data, Berry411 and Google Maps) is great. The key is that it is an option. […]

August 23rd, 2006 at 7:40 pm
alexking.org: Blog > BlackBerry 8703e vs. 8700g adds this Pingback:

[…] GPS Data - Supposedly GPS data is accessible to applications, I hope there will be a new version of Google Maps to take advantage of this soon. […]

October 6th, 2006 at 9:21 am

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