Monday, November 27, 2006

TeleNav GPS system on new Treo smartphone

location based services

TeleNav Inc. said Wednesday its navigation system is now available on Palm Inc.'s new Treo 680 smartphone, along with other smartphone versions.
Santa Clara-based TeleNav, a GPS provider, said the feature offers turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving directions, pedestrian mode for use while walking, updated fuel prices, and full-color moving maps.


Also featured is a business finder service that shows the proximity of ATMs, restaurants, hotels, parking lots, and shopping malls.
Other Sunnyvale-based Palm (NASDAQ:PALM) phones that carry the GPS system are the Palm Treo 680, Palm Treo 700p, Palm Treo 700w, Palm Treo 700wx, and Palm Treo 650.
Ongoing subscription to the service ranges from $5.99 per month for up to 10 trips or $9.99 a month for unlimited trips.

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