Tag Archive for 'maps'

Photo Featured in Schmapp Chicago Guide

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Eric Marden
on June 23, 2008
in xentek
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One of my photos was featured in the Chicago City Guide published by Schmapp. Well, they just launched an iPhone version of the Schmapp Chicago Guide. They’re sniffing the user agent string, so If you are using a desktop computer, this link will show exactly how the photo is displayed and credited in the iPhone version of their guide. The photo they featured is this one I took of the Allerton Hotel sign:

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Google Maps Mobile Adds My Location

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Eric Marden
on December 1, 2007
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Google Maps Mobile, has just been updated to add a slick new feature that helps pinpoint where you’re at using the Cell Towers for triangulation. If you have a GPS enabled phone, it will use that instead. Its pretty accurate, so far - usually pulling my location up within 3 meters (with my new Blackberry Curve II).

After the jump is a video explaining how it works.

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Google Maps - Public Transit features

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Eric Marden
on October 4, 2007
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Google Maps is starting to integrate Public Transit features. You can pick to ‘Drive There’ or ‘Take Public Transit’ when getting directions. Works for your city if you have decent public transportation.