Google has announced the release in France of two innovations available on Android smartphones: software localization Google Maps Navigation and Voice Search in French.
Hitherto available in English only, voice search eliminates manual data entry. The application, available for smartphones with Android 2.1 automatically converts voice into text. Dictating "restaurant nearby," you get to the screen a list of restaurants. It is also possible to perform the voice unit conversions (currency, volumes, distances, etc..) Or find news on a particular subject.
This feature is also integrated with Google Maps Navigation now available as a free beta. This software uses the smartphone's Internet connection to access the maps from Google Maps or road traffic conditions in real time.
Images of the area where I am
Another advantage is that GPS system with Internet connection lets you view pictures in the streets with Google Street View or satellite view aerial photographs available through Google Earth. The driver can enter the address of its destination with your fingers or use voice search in the dictating aloud. This application also offers convenient services on the location of gas stations, shops, restaurants or parking.
Google Maps Navigation is available on Android Market. It is compatible with Android 1.6 or later. The application of voice search for its part is compatible with Android 2.1 phones, but also the iPhone, BlackBerry and Nokia Symbian S60.
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Hitherto available in English only, voice search eliminates manual data entry. The application, available for smartphones with Android 2.1 automatically converts voice into text. Dictating "restaurant nearby," you get to the screen a list of restaurants. It is also possible to perform the voice unit conversions (currency, volumes, distances, etc..) Or find news on a particular subject.This feature is also integrated with Google Maps Navigation now available as a free beta. This software uses the smartphone's Internet connection to access the maps from Google Maps or road traffic conditions in real time.
Images of the area where I am
Another advantage is that GPS system with Internet connection lets you view pictures in the streets with Google Street View or satellite view aerial photographs available through Google Earth. The driver can enter the address of its destination with your fingers or use voice search in the dictating aloud. This application also offers convenient services on the location of gas stations, shops, restaurants or parking.
Google Maps Navigation is available on Android Market. It is compatible with Android 1.6 or later. The application of voice search for its part is compatible with Android 2.1 phones, but also the iPhone, BlackBerry and Nokia Symbian S60.
