WMExperts.com has a really great article about the fact that US mobile operators sometimes "lock down" GPS functionality on their phones to require customers to use a carrier-branded navigation solution instead of free applications. We've certainly run into this issue - for example, running...

WindowsForDevices.com has a nice story on the Velocity 83. Story here QUOTE: Velocity Mobile announced a new Windows Mobile 6.1-based phone designed to provide enhanced GPS capabilities. The Velocity 83 has two microSD slots, with one dedicated to map storage, and it includes a 2.8-inch touchscreen display...

Google has just released their Gears Geolocation API exclusively for the Windows Mobile platform! This lets Web sites use your location to provide location-based information. Apparently, it doesn't even require a GPS receiver - any smartphone can be geo-located using cell-tower triangulation! Here's...

This article is from Palm InfoCenter. GPSToday is a interesting new GPS application that is compatible with the Treo 800w and Windows Mobile devices. The program installs as a today screen plugin and packs in a number of unique features behind a clever interface. The app periodically pings your GPS location...

Recived my GPS reciever today. I decided to go with an Visiontec V GPS-700. Man it was easy to setup and works very well with Live search. I love the arial view while driving. I am installing some other GPS software and maps as I am typing and am really looking forward to playing with this more. This...

Just wanted to pass this information on for another FREE webcast sponsored by AT&T Developer Program and Microsoft When: Friday July 25th, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Access instructions will be sent to registered attendees prior to the start of the Webcast...

I've used a CoPilot GPS receiver with Live Search, and it works perfectly, although there are a few setup steps involved. You'll have to go into Settings > Bluetooth and add the GPS device, of course, and then you'll need to check the COM port assigned to the GPS device. Then, you'll...

Following closely behind HTC, who are beginning to build their own brand here in the US, MWg is now announcing its intentions to do the same. A July 8 press-release says: “MWg has established a full operation in the US focused on developing MWg as a recognized brand in the region.” said Kevin Scheier...

Has anyone had any experience with this device? I realy like the compact size and believe it should work well with my 6800 and hopefully with live search on my laptop.

WIll Nokia become King of GPS Search Maps? How will this affect WM Live Search, MS SYNC or GPS in general? Full article here.