All Posts Tagged With: "maps"

Walking With Google Maps Satellite View In Central Park

September 4th, 2008 • Mark Guim • 3 comments • Related • Filed Under

Last weekend, Sheila and I walked around Central Park with the help of satellite view on Google Maps installed on the Nokia N95 8GB. It helped us find the fountain that you see at the beginning of Friends TV show.

Nokia Maps 2.0 Upgraded to Version Build 3204

August 20th, 2008 • Mark Guim • 11 comments • Related • Filed Under

Go download the latest build version 3204 of Nokia Maps 2.0 at maps.nokia.com. There were no changelogs, announcements, or autoupdate notifications so I actually found this version by accident after reinstalling apps for the Nokia N95 8GB. The previous version I had was build 2602. Nokia should really try to put update notifications on Nokia Maps for us.

Nokia E71 Manual Gives Bad Shortcuts For Nokia Maps

July 17th, 2008 • Mark Guim • 4 comments • Related • Filed Under

I was confused with what button shortcuts to press on the Nokia E71 to center in my location and zooming. On phones with numeric keypads like the Nokia N95 8GB or the Nokia N82, 0 is for centering, while * (asterisk) and # (pound sign) are for zooming. The Nokia E71 manual also says the same thing. However, there are quicker ways to get the same results and these should have been mentioned on the booklet instead.

How To: Send Google Earth Location From Computer To Nokia Maps On Phone

July 16th, 2008 • Al Pavangkanan • 5 comments • Related • Filed Under

I’ll show you how to get info from Google Earth to Nokia Maps. Part of the reason I needed to do this was finding tickets hidden by Nine Inch Nails around Los Angeles. Read more for the guide and backstory.

How To: Send Locations From Google Maps on Computer To Nokia Maps On Phone

July 12th, 2008 • Mark Guim • 7 comments • Related • Filed Under

Before I travel to an unfamiliar place, I usually look up the address on Google Maps on my computer. With Map 2 Nokia created by Justin Hourigan, I can send the location of that place to my Nokia phone that have Nokia Maps. I’ll show you how simple it is.

How To: Use Nokia Maps To Send Current Location To Your Friends

July 11th, 2008 • Mark Guim • 7 comments • Related • Filed Under

You can show your friends where you are on Nokia Maps if they also have Maps on their Nokia phone. The interface is not as pretty as it should be, but it gets it done. Have a lot of friends nearby with the latest Nokia phones? Meeting up is easy. Read the how to.

The Mapsters Take Over My Printer and Fridge

July 2nd, 2008 • Mark Guim • 2 comments • Related • Filed Under

I’m a little irritated finding out I had a brown envelope on our dining table for who knows how long and none of my roommates told me it was mail for me. I just opened it, and it’s got stuff from those Mapsters creatures I previously told you about that gives us guides on the new Nokia Maps 2.0.

Preview: Nokia Maps 2.0 Mapsters Website

May 22nd, 2008 • Mark Guim • 3 comments • Related • Filed Under

Launching tomorrow, May 23rd, is The Mapsters website. These cute not-so-little creatures shows off the full feature set of Nokia Maps 2.0 and what you might want to use it for. I had the opportunity to preview the Mapsters before the launch. I’m not sure if I didn’t have enough breakfast because I’m getting a headache listening to their voices. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Preview: What is New in Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta

February 8th, 2008 • Mark Guim • 13 comments • Related • Filed Under

I’m about to preview the New Nokia Maps 2.0 beta, but before I use it, let me share with you what’s new with Nokia Maps 2.0. In summary, the update includes new pedestrian navigation, satellite and hybrid images, improved car navigation interface, and real-time traffic information. Read on for the specifics.

Pre-Preview: Nokia Maps 1.0 Update

June 15th, 2007 • Mark Guim • 12 comments • Related • Filed Under

I just got the inside tip from Nokia that an updated version of their mapping software, Nokia Maps, is due to be launched over the next few days, with some really cool updates. I have managed to secure pre-launch access to the software and already started playing with it on my Nokia N95. Before writing about my preview, I’ll share what they told me to expect.