A co-worker just pointed this out to me this morning and I suggest everyone with a blackberry try it out. The new version of Google Maps for Blackberry uses cell tower triangulation to determine your location and show you on the map. You are then able to “Get Directions” from “My Location”. Very similar to the GPS functionality. I have not heard if this works internationally or not, but would appreciate if some of you could let us know.
The best part about this is that I just ordered a new Blackberry Curve. The difference between the 8800 and the Curve I’m told is GPS (8800) versus Camera (Curve). I was told I could get an add-on for the Curve to act as a GPS locator. I decided to go with the Camera, and thus Curve, but held off on the add-on GPS. I figured I would buy it later after testing out the phone a bit. Now, with this triangulation software, I do not really need to get the GPS.
To install:
- On your Blackberry browser, go to http://mobile.google.com
- Click the Maps (Download) button and follow the directions
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