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Apple’s iPad and LBS?
The hotly debated iPad tablet features a built-in GPS-receiver. More precisely the 3G version does, the Wi-Fi only version has to do without, similar to the iTouch. This is yet another example of how GPS is spreading to an ever larger number of portable devices following its appearance in digital cameras, netbooks, and MIDs. Equally important, it is based on the same platform as the iPhone allowing it – in theory at least - to run mor...
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ABI Research
Posted:
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:25 |
Ford and Kia to Steal Consumer Telematics Headlines at CES 2010
Leading up to the CES 2010 show Ford has been in the news repeatedly with a range of planned extensions on its SYNC solution:
In-car Wi-Fi based on a cellular USB modem on SYNC 2.0
Mobile Applications Sync store and open APIs for trusted developer partners
iTunes Music tagging for later purchase on a factory-installed HD radio receiver
SyncMyPhone to synchronize address books and contact lists residing on a...
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From:
ABI Research
Posted:
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:12 |
Outdoor & Fitness Segment Only Bright Spot in Garmin’s Q3 Results
Garmin’s third quarter financial results confirm the rising popularity of GPS outdoor and fitness devices as it remains Garmin’s only segment to post quarterly and year-to-date YoY revenue growth:
Q3 YoY growth per segment
- Automotive/Mobile segment revenue decreased 13% to $546 million
- Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue increased 11% to $132 million
- Aviation segment revenue decreased 29% to $58 million
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From:
ABI Research
Posted:
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:25 |
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