
Google testing new Foodie-focused Maps feature
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 August 2015Aiming to capitalise on the Foodie and Instagram trends, Google is reportedly testing out a food photo tagging feature for its Maps application. FULL STORY >

Facebook using Nokia Here Maps ahead of impending sale
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 May 2015With the impending sale of Nokia's Here Maps service on the horizon, Facebook has already begun integrating the service into the mobile version of its site. FULL STORY >

Travel apps sorted with Windows Phone
By Staff Writer 10 March 2015If you’ve just received a Windows Phone and you’re planning to hit the open road, a few of the apps below will definitely come in handy on your travels. FULL STORY >

IBM has a new “Road Buddy”
By Staff Writer 23 July 2014IBM has announced that its entrepreneur programme is gaining momentum in South Africa, with the company noting that it is driving innovation in the South African start-up community. The programme has helped produce a new vehicle alert system and mobile application... FULL STORY >

Google launches Google Maps for iPhone
By Ryan Noik 13 December 2012Google has announced that, as of today, Google Maps will be rolling out worldwide for the iPhone. FULL STORY >

Botswana comes to Street View on Google Maps
By Staff Writer 28 November 2012Following the launch of Street View in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Botswana will become only the second African country to be integrated on Street View. FULL STORY >

Nokia to provide location content for new BMW 7 series
By Hanleigh Daniels 28 September 2012Nokia will be supplying the mapping and location content that will power the navigation system of the new 7-series BMW amongst other vehicles. FULL STORY >

Google Map Maker arrives in SA
By Staff Writer 7 June 2012Google today announced that Google Map Maker will be available locally. FULL STORY >

RIM and TomTom set a course for new strategic partnership
By Hanleigh Daniels 9 May 2012Research In Motion will be utilising TomTom's real-time HD Traffic services within some of its BlackBerry applications. FULL STORY >

Google releases Google Maps 6.5 for Android
By Hanleigh Daniels 29 March 2012Web search giant Google makes the latest version (6.5) of Google Maps for Android available to mobile users. FULL STORY >

Nokia smartphones receive free map update
By Ryan Noik 12 August 2011Nokia South Africa has launched its new version of Maps, and makes a convincing case for why traffic management is more important than ever. FULL STORY >

Google announces Google Maps Navigation Beta for mobile
By Hanleigh Daniels 2 August 2011Search giant Google announces the local availability of Google Maps Navigation (Beta), meaning South Africans will be able to utilise this service to guide them to their destinations. FULL STORY >

Tech News Round-up - No more MacBook edition
By Hanleigh Daniels 22 July 2011In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple's MacBook is discontinued, whilst Mac OS X Lion becomes Apples fastest selling OS. FULL STORY >

Google releases Google Maps 5.7 for Android
By Staff Writer 7 July 2011Google announces the release of the latest version 5.7 of Google Maps for Android, bringing turn-by-turn Transit Navigation in beta form to the navigation app. FULL STORY >

Nokia rebrands its Ovi services
By Hanleigh Daniels 16 May 2011Nokia will be changing the name of its Ovi services to Nokia services, with the name-changing exercise to be completed by the end of next year. FULL STORY >
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