[GoblueNextel]

Google MAPS is the SAME THING as Google LOCAL. Some hardcore GOOGLE fans complained when GOOGLE MAPS was changed to GOOGLE LOCAL. So GOOGLE RENAMED it to the orignal name GOOGLE MAPS. Confused???

Read more here: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Google/?p=169

GOBLUE!

[deezmfnutz]

Originally Posted by Jase88

I agree--"Maps" doesn't appear to offer any additional functionality over Google Local.
I did the upgrade anyway, as Maps is version 1.2.0 versus Local which is version 1.1.0; perhaps some fixes have been introduced? Although I can't say I ever had a problem with "local"--it's an extremely powerful application which I use often.

I have noticed a cool new feature. Do a search for a business and when you select the number for more info there is a new tab in the info screen called details. Press the K button to access the detail tab and you get links to information and reviews, pretty neat. The program seems to stall less than 1.1.0

[jeffkoz]

Stupid newib question; I know Google is not charging but I was wondering about my service provider. Since I am on unlim plan there souldn't be any additional $$$ or am I wrong?

7100i on nextel unlim data plan.
Thanks in advance!

[GoblueNextel]

Originally Posted by jeffkoz

Stupid newib question; I know Google is not charging but I was wondering about my service provider. Since I am on unlim plan there souldn't be any additional $$$ or am I wrong?

7100i on nextel unlim data plan.
Thanks in advance!

You are fine. I have unlimited. No extra $$$.

[jefwic]

Just be careful..some "unlimited" plans aren't actually unlimited. Go back and read the fine print for a "cap".

[GoblueNextel]

Originally Posted by jefwic

Just be careful..some "unlimited" plans aren't actually unlimited. Go back and read the fine print for a "cap".

I have unlimited thru NEXTEL. Been using LOCAL/MAPS since Feb when it was released. No fine print needed. It is included and NO EXTRA CHARGES.

[jefwic]

I mean unlimited sometimes means 50MB if you look closely. Ex: Rogers "unlimited" has a 25 MB cap.

[murpheous]

Originally Posted by GoblueNextel

I have unlimited thru NEXTEL. Been using LOCAL/MAPS since Feb when it was released. No fine print needed. It is included and NO EXTRA CHARGES.

I have google local as well. I was wondering if you were able to install the update?

[GoblueNextel]

Originally Posted by murpheous

I have google local as well. I was wondering if you were able to install the update?

Yes. I unistalled Local and re-installed MAPS via phone by visiting www.google.com/gmm.

GOBLUE!

[Soapm]

I figured out the GPS, type in the address where you are and the map goes right to it. Finds me everytime. No offense, kind of Polish but it works well...

[GoblueNextel]

Originally Posted by Soapm

I figured out the GPS, type in the address where you are and the map goes right to it. Finds me everytime. No offense, kind of Polish but it works well...

For a minute there I thought you were serious.

[madmarvcr]

For the BES, 4.1 users, You may need to talk to your BES Admins to get Google maps to work.

I am not on a BES and using 4.0.2.37, and the OTA download worked fine and the program runs great on a BB 7520 with 4.0.2.37 and no BES

[jungleland]

This is NOT real time automatic GPS navigation, it is however, the best possible NON GPS location based navigation tool available....Might cause some accidents, but hey, they're fun right?

[alslsb]

I just tried the link and it says "Google Maps does not work on your Blackberry 7520"

[murpheous]

Originally Posted by alslsb

I just tried the link and it says "Google Maps does not work on your Blackberry 7520"

thats what I get. I dont get it

[mayor111]

Hey Guys,

I have been using this app for some time now so let me help set the record straight.

1) This is NOT GPS software - not at all
2) This app does not know where you are
3) It does not give you turn by turn directions "automatically"

Think for this app as a MapQuest - but instead of giving your TEXT "Turn by Turn" instructions (lets say for directions) - it gives you an "arrow" that points to a picture on your BB - and when you physically arrive at that point - you MANUALLY click on the BB to see the next direction or turn you are supposed to make.

I hope this helps!

[HIH]

Not on the 7520 for sure -- neither the Local

[xxhiyanxx]

the faq says it supports the 7520 but on the same page says does not support nextel phones.... plus the gmm link gives me the "will not work on 7520" phone error. guess i'm staying with local which does work on my phone. dunno what's wrong with yours HIH

[Infinyte8]

Originally Posted by xxhiyanxx

the faq says it supports the 7520 but on the same page says does not support nextel phones.... plus the gmm link gives me the "will not work on 7520" phone error. guess i'm staying with local which does work on my phone. dunno what's wrong with yours HIH

anyone have a jad. link for local? or the alx or cod files? i deleted local and now there is no way for me to put it back on my 7520.

[jefwic]

This is the link to Google Maps (which IS google local):

http://www.google.com/gmm/index.html