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04 April 2007

Viewing KML on Mobile Devices

Viewing KML on Mobile Devices

As most know about view KML directly via google maps

like this file


http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=
http://mapperz.110mb.com/Mapperz.kml&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&om=1

Well you can now do this via a mobile device.
Here's how
Have a Java based phone.
Go to http://www.mgmaps.com/
Download the latest release, currently
MGMaps version 1.33.01, released on April 2nd, 2007
from
http://wap.mgmaps.com/get.php?version=13&platform
=main&submit=Download
Download the JAR or JAD file
use Bluetooth, USB or WAP to do send the file to your phone/pda.
Install the application, (It is safe)
Run MGMAPS
You get a Google Map, this is default. Yahoo, MSN and ASK maps are also available.

for adding KML add your map - select options menu> 3. Services and a sub menu has View KML. Select this and then enter the address in full and it is case sensitive.
http://mapperz.110mb.com/Mapperz.kml
This load the file and then can be overlay on the map.

pics to be included... happy mapping.

mapperz






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01 February 2007

Google Mobile Maps on Windows Mobile Devices

Google Maps Mobile LogoWindows Mobile Logo

New! Just launched:
New! Windows Mobile users:
Download the CAB and ActiveSync

Google Maps on your Windows Mobile Device
Contacts integration and GPS functionality make this version of Google Maps, available for Windows Mobile 2003 and higher.

Get GPS-Enabled Google Maps on your Helio Drift
GPS functionality helps you find yourself use the blue dot (your location) on the map.

Google Maps on your Treo
Now you can download Google Maps on your Palm OS 5 device.
Download the PRC, or visit www.google.com/gmm on your mobile web browser.


What's been keeping Google busy?

Ever since the Google Maps Mobile launched, they have been working hard to make it better. Here are a few of the features they have added:
  • Real-time traffic conditions
    See where the congestion is, and estimate delays in over 30 major metropolitan areas.

  • Favorite places and routes
    Save time by keeping a list of residential or business locations, and driving routes.

  • Google Maps in six more countries
    Now you can also use Google Maps in Canada, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain.

  • Insta-KB-o-meter
    Monitor data consumption in real-time — top right portion of your phone screen while using Google Maps.

  • Enhanced business info
    After selecting a particular business, select the "Details" tab for hours of operation, hotel amenities, and more.

  • BlackBerry support
    Just visit www.google.com/gmm on your BlackBerry's web browser to download the application.
Official Blog

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19 January 2007

Map Blog Feed For Mobile Devices

Get your Mapperz Blog Feed For Mobile Devices

Mapperz feed on your mobile device

This is a cut down version of what is available on the main mapperz blog and to reduce data charges, images removed and content is reduced to 50 characters.
  • Supports older web/wap enabled mobile phones.

Top Tip:Use GPRS (data transfer) mode rather than pay per minute on wap.

Blog feed to mobile feed provided by winksite.com

simply add this url
http://winksite.com/mapperz/mobile

Network charges vary.

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