[ad_1] It’s not shocking that Huawei would forge a partnership like this. With the US blacklisting Huawei over alleged security concerns, the Chinese firm had to either find a global navigation partner or else accept that its map software would be limited at best. At the same time, it’s still big news. Even if Huawei […]
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China’s alternative to GPS should be complete by mid-2020
[ad_1] Most Chinese users won’t have to lift a finger to take advantage of the new network. About 70 percent of Chinese smartphones already support Beidou, according to Nikkei. There are already 120 partners lined up to use Beidou for mapping technology. As with Russia’s GLONASS, China’s push for self-developed navigation is all about independence. […]
Apple will take a ‘deeper look’ at disputed borders in Maps
[ad_1] “We review international law as well as relevant US and other domestic laws before making a determination in labeling on our Maps and make changes if required by law,” the spokeswoman said. There’s no doubt that Apple had fought the Russian requirement. It spent several months negotiating with Russia in hopes of finding a […]
Google Maps can pronounce place names in local languages
[ad_1] Navigation apps can be helpful for getting around an unfamiliar country… up until you need to ask someone for directions and can't say a place name. Google thinks it can help. It's rolling out an update to Google Maps on Android and iOS that can… [ad_2] Source link
MIT and Ford help delivery robots navigate to your doorstep
[ad_1] The clues can be described in general terms, like “front door” or “garage.” As MIT explains, the robot might be trained to know that a driveway often leads to a sidewalk which likely leads to the front door. “Even if a robot is delivering a package to an environment it’s never been to, there […]
You can report traffic snarls in Google Maps for iOS
[ad_1] There are some treats in store if you’re a Google One subscriber, too. People on “select” plans can get as much as 10 percent in Google Store credit when they buy a device or accessory from the shop. And if you were only thinking about One, buying a Pixel 4 will give you a […]
Apple’s improved Maps expand across the northeast US
[ad_1] From Monday, folks in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Washington, DC and areas of Virginia and West Virginia can access more detailed maps, according to CNET. Reports emerged last month, before iOS 13 launched, that people in some of those states were already seeing […]
Waze adds easy access to YouTube Music while you drive
[ad_1] The integration is rolling out now, and should “soon” reach all 50 markets where both Waze and YouTube Music are available. This probably won’t persuade you to switch to YouTube Music if you’re happy with another streaming service (especially if it’s already supported in Waze). It could, however, make life decidedly easier if you […]
Google Maps shows your speed while you’re driving
[ad_1] The feature isn’t broadly available at this point, but those who do have it come from numerous countries around the world, including the US, UK and Canada. The bigger issue is the lack of Android Auto support — you’ll have to mount your phone and use either Maps or the Android Auto app to […]
Tesla’s automatic lane changes pose safety concerns
[ad_1] There were even passes that violated state laws, officials said. It would pass on the right on a two-lane divided highway, or wouldn’t move back to the right-side travel lane after a pass. A Tesla spokesperson stressed that it was the “driver’s responsibility” to maintain control, and that extended to “safely executing lane changes.” […]