Garmin recalls 1.25 million GPS devices
Garmin announced today it is recalling 1.25 million personal navigation devices sold worldwide that contain batteries which may overheat and present a fire hazard.
The issue has been identified in less than ten cases and Garmin says none of the reported incidents has caused an injury or significant property damage.
TomTom updates iPhone navigation app
TomTom today announced that the latest version of its iPhone and iPod touch navigation app (version 1.4) is now available from the iTunes app store.
The updated application contains several notable new enhancements including support for iOS4 and multitasking functionality that allows iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPod third generation users to receive turn-by-turn directions while their iPhone is running other Applications.
NDrive lowers price of iPhone GPS app to $10
Ndrive Navigation Systems, a Portuguese company that specializes in GPS navigation applications, announced today that it has launched version ten of its iPhone GPS app at a lower price.
NDrive Canada will now sell in the iTunes Canada app store for $9.99, down from $29.99 earlier this month and down from $45 when it was first released last October.
Magellan announces 2010 Roadmate line of GPS devices
Magellan today announced the company’s new 2010 RoadMate series of portable vehicle navigation devices which includes eight models in a variety of screen sizes and feature sets.
Included with all 2010 models is a lifetime subscription to live traffic which keeps users informed of any traffic conditions that may delay the drive and calculates route options for the driver to choose from.
Garmin Forerunner 110 sports watch comes with GPS
Garmin today announced the Forerunner 110 sports watch for runners, joggers and walkers whose focus is on the most essential of real-time workout data: how far and how fast.
The entry-level water resistant device is designed for easily tracking progress and goals in exercise and training.
TomTom updates Navigation App for iPhone
TomTom announced today that the latest version of the TomTom app for iPhone and iPod touch (version 1.3) is now available from the iTunes app store.
The updated application contains several notable new enhancements including: map updates, real-time traffic compatibility and Local Search powered by Google.
Apple updates Aperture photo editing software
Apple has announced Aperture 3, the next major release of its photo editing and management software for Macs.
Version 3 has over 200 new features including improved face detection and recognition technology, improved tools for photo retouching, ready to use image adjustments that emulate various photo processing styles, a full screen browser for navigating your image library and GPS support and built-in geotagging.
