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Google Maps goes (Windows) mobile

gmaps.jpgMore mobile Googlejoy, except unlike the earlier GooSync story, this time it's Google itself doing the mobilising. The company's mobile Google Maps application is now available for Windows Mobile smartphones, and very spiffing it looks too.

Downloaded by pointing your mobile browser to www.google.com/gmm, the application includes directions, integrated search results, scrolling maps and satellite imagery.

It installed first time on my Vario II, although it's not liking the touch-screen / stylus controls that much, and can't find Bishops Stortford at the time of writing.

It's also asking me if it can connect to the network whenever it needs to download new map data, which is irritating. I'm going to have a bit more of a play with it though, as these may be teething problems with my handset, rather than the app itself.

(via Pocket Picks)

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