Google Maps for Windows Mobile available
Wow, when it rains it pours with reader tips. Just got a note from Kayhan indicating that Google rolled out Google Maps for Windows Mobile! The official information is right here on the Official Google Blog and you can pull down the CAB file for your Win Mo device here.
You'll need Windows Mobile 2003 or higher, which knocks out my Windows CE 2.11 Compaq Aero 2130 unfortunately. According to the Google, contact integration and GPS compatibility are in there in addition to all of the previous features you know and love, so hop on over and give it a go! Hey, the even updated the list of supported devices with the uber-generic terms of "device, Pocket PC and Smartphone". Hey, looks like there's a little traffic in the San Francisco Bay area; think I'll stay on the East Coast. ;)
Oh thank you lord! No more virtual earth mobile. This is WAY faster. Love it! Thanks google for not ignoring us non-java people.
Posted by: adam | February 01, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Have you got this working with a bluetooth GPS? I have a SPV M3100 and there is a distinct lack of BT options and the faq and help are ropey. thanks
Posted by: Ben | February 01, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Ben, GPS functionality is only supported on the Helio Drift phone. Sorry.
Posted by: dr. z | February 01, 2007 at 04:02 PM
If you actually still use that Aero I would be amazed. I am sure I have even more vintage Windows CE devices here. :)
Posted by: Frank McPherson | February 01, 2007 at 07:52 PM
Bluetooth GPS does work with the Windows Mobile version as well. Your location is indicated as a blue dot and GPS satellite connection information is in the upper right hand corner.
Some screen shots and more on GMM here:
http://www.bostonpocketpc.com/Google+Maps+For+Mobile.aspx
Posted by: Steven Hughes | February 03, 2007 at 01:22 PM