3GSM and Google Maps
3 have today announced that they are the first mobile network operator in the UK to launch version 2 of the much-loved Google Maps application.
The new version of Google Maps, available only through a 3G network, will use your mobile phone connection to establish your location through GPS, and work out directions or find local services and business for you at the touch of a button.
The updated software will also:
Integrate all your search results on one, easy to navigate page
Give detailed directions for both walkers and drivers
Provide a satellite view of all locations
Display your internet KB usage in the corner of your screen
Allow easy access to details of local business found in your search
The new application is now available on the majority of 3’s wide range of handsets.
For more information, please contact:
Camille Simpson, Becky Lockett or Howard Bowden at 3 Monkeys Communications on 020 7440 2410
About 3
3 is a mobile media company delivering a convergence of communications, entertainment and information to customers on the move.
The three areas which form the core of its business are:
Communications – including all forms of personal communications, voice and video calling; text, picture and video messaging; and mobile blogging
Entertainment – including television, music audio and video, computer games, and media publishing
Information services – including wireless web, access to the best of the internet and a range of news services
3 UK is a member of the HWL group of 3G companies, which include 3G operations in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Sweden and soon Norway.
3 now has access to 350 networks in 171 countries making it the ideal choice for keeping in touch.
Three facts about 3:
3, a mobile media company, launched the UK’s first 3G network
3 has over 3.9 million customers in the UK and over 14.7 million worldwide (March 2007 figures)
The 3 network offers national coverage for calls and texts, and over 90% population coverage for 3G services.
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