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The Prime Minister has backed internet Senator Conroy in his sustained attack on Google over its bungled WiFi collection error.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:13:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-shouldnt-stop-collecting-wi-fi-data.htm http://apcmag.com//google-shouldnt-stop-collecting-wi-fi-data.htm

Google's decision to stop its Street View cars collecting harmless data on the location of Wi-Fi hotspots is an over-reaction to baseless concerns of privacy zealots.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 16:46:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-releases-gps-fix-for-htc-desire.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-releases-gps-fix-for-htc-desire.htm

Quick work by Telstra and HTC offers Desire customers the choice between an over-the-air firmware update and a downloadable ROM image to let their smartphone see those GPS birds.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:33:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//melbourne-goes-3d-ish-in-google-maps.htm http://apcmag.com//melbourne-goes-3d-ish-in-google-maps.htm

Google has mapped out parts of the Melbourne CBD in 3D. ]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:19:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//were-better-than-google-streetview-claims-sydney-company.htm http://apcmag.com//were-better-than-google-streetview-claims-sydney-company.htm

A Sydney company has come out with the bold claim that it is better than Google Street View – at least for Australia's major icons.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:38:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm

The diabolical designers of Westfield's most complicated mall layouts may have their MC-Escher-style floormaps nutted out soon by Google's indoor street view. ]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:04:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-maps-bug-forces-melburnians-down-toll-roads.htm http://apcmag.com//google-maps-bug-forces-melburnians-down-toll-roads.htm

A bug in Google Maps Australia is forcing people down costly toll roads whether they like it or not.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:10:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-gets-dramatic-improvements.htm http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-gets-dramatic-improvements.htm

Google has given its Street View system a major update with a system that lets you "walk" roads in 3D without having to click-click-click to advance a screen at a time.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:45:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gps-sends-street-directories-down-a-dead-end.htm http://apcmag.com//gps-sends-street-directories-down-a-dead-end.htm

Australia’s leading street directory publisher stalls the launch of its 2010 editions citing lack of demand due to the popularity of GPS systems.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 17:31:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-earth-has-a-dead-pixel.htm http://apcmag.com//google-earth-has-a-dead-pixel.htm

It’s annoying enough on your 24 inch LCD monitor – so how would you feel about a dead pixel on Google Earth?]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:09:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tomtom-gets-friends-in-patent-spat-with-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//tomtom-gets-friends-in-patent-spat-with-microsoft.htm

When Microsoft sued TomTom for patent violations in its Linux-based navigators, it probably didn't figure what would happen next.]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-bushfire-maps-google-staff-follow-the-fires.htm http://apcmag.com//live-bushfire-maps-google-staff-follow-the-fires.htm

If you or your friends/family are in Victoria, you can now check an up-to-the-minute live map of the bushfires created by Google employees.]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:17:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//marijuana_farmers_caught_on_google_earth.htm http://apcmag.com//marijuana_farmers_caught_on_google_earth.htm

Drug farmers have learned the hard way that you can smoke but you can't hide from Google's satellites. ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:44:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_maps_launches_transit_bad_luck_sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//google_maps_launches_transit_bad_luck_sydney.htm

Google Maps has added public transport info in several capital cities, but Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are still out in the cold]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tourists_shot_after_following_gps_directions.htm http://apcmag.com//tourists_shot_after_following_gps_directions.htm

Three tourists have been shot at, after their GPS navigator guided them into a notorious slum ruled by drug traffickers.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:25:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm

Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch lets you carry the globe around in your pocket. But while the Earth has been around for billions of years, this app hasn't, and it shows.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mozilla_launches_geode_locationaware_browsing.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla_launches_geode_locationaware_browsing.htm

A new Firefox extension brings PCs knowledge that mobile phones and GPS systems have had for some time — where the user of that machine is located.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:56:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//grand_theft_google.htm http://apcmag.com//grand_theft_google.htm

Ever wanted to hoon around the world's major cities without getting a ticket? Thanks to a new driving simulator and Google Maps, you can do exactly that.]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//uniden_trax_430.htm http://apcmag.com//uniden_trax_430.htm

Better known for its landline telephones, Uniden has unleashed a brand new range of portable navigation devices that put it on equal footing with the better-known GPS vendors. ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:20:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_we_should_be_afraid_of_google_streetview.htm http://apcmag.com//why_we_should_be_afraid_of_google_streetview.htm

OPINION | Google's Streetview, just launched in Australia and Japan, is creeping a lot of people out. And it should. Something's just not right.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:30:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_street_view_goes_au.htm http://apcmag.com//google_street_view_goes_au.htm

Australia is one of the first countries outside North America to get Google's amazing street-view photography. But this time, Google promises your privacy is safe...]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tomtom_cozies_up_to_google_for_address_sharing.htm http://apcmag.com//tomtom_cozies_up_to_google_for_address_sharing.htm

Sat-nav leader TomTom is now in bed with Google Maps and Apple iPhone. So are they good lovers?]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_earth_gets_an_upgrade_new_features_abound.htm http://apcmag.com//google_earth_gets_an_upgrade_new_features_abound.htm

If you fancy a flight around the earth from the comfort of your operating system head on over to Google -- the latest version of Google Earth has some hot new features.]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:09:51 +1000