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Google Maps available on Palm Treo smartphones
Ilse Jurriën : October 13th 2006 - 01:32 CET
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 Google Maps available on Palm Treo smartphones : Palm announced that it will deliver the interactive mapping experience of Google Maps to millions of Palm Treo smartphone users. Google Maps for mobile optimized for Palm OS based Treo smartphones is a free downloadable Palm OS application that offers directions, local search, moveable/scalable maps, location satellite imagery and traffic updates while on the go. "Google Maps for mobile is one of our most popular mobile applications," said Deep Nishar, director of product management for Google. "We’re dedicated to providing user-friendly services that make life on the go easier. It’s been a pleasure working with Palm to bring our critically acclaimed local search and mapping application to millions of Treo users."
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 Google Maps for Palm Treo phones
"We’re committed to expanding relationships with mobile content providers to bring our customers the latest in mobile technology," said David Diangson, director, business develop-ment and licensing for Palm, Inc. "Google’s local search expertise along with added conveniences such as traffic updates and directions make mobile lifestyles even easier. With its full keyboard, 5-way navigation, and touch screen, our Treo line is designed to take advantage of numerous applications, ranging from work to play, that complement a user’s everyday life." Google Maps for mobile is available today free of charge. To download Google Maps for mobile to a Treo smartphone, users simply visit google.com/gmm from the Treo web browser.
Google Map for Treo smartphones - Benefits
Google Maps for mobile on Treo smartphones offers numerous benefits for life on the run:
• Comprehensive information on traffic conditions in more than 30 US major metropolitan areas
• Detailed driving directions with traffic estimates to avoid congestions
• One-touch recall of favorite locations and routes
• Integrated search results for business locations, restaurant reviews, hotel amenities
• Interactive maps to explore further, reaching beyond current locations
• Satellite and aerial views
Palm smartphones - Google Map
Google Maps for mobile has been optimized for the following Palm OS based Treo smartphones:
• Palm Treo 680 smartphone
• Palm Treo 700p smartphone
• Palm Treo 650 smartphone
• Palm Treo 600 smartphone
About Palm
Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people’s hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company’s products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm Treo smartphones, handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.
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