Google Maps Navigation hacked for extra-American use

Published by Tech Pundit | Filed under DIY, GPS, Gadgets & Tech, Google | November 23rd, 2009

Guess what, prospective Milestone owners, the Droid’s one major advantage over its Euro cousin has just been coded out of existence by those proactive, un-American XDA Developers . The free Google Maps Navigation service, whose US announcement was so shocking as to decimate the stock prices of satnav purveyors Garmin and TomTom, has now been ported to work outside the land of the free as well. Not only that, but you can use the app on other Android devices, meaning your old G1 or Hero can get a breath of fresh air for absolutely free

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Google Maps Navigation hacked for extra-American use