Just like the popular online maps site, Google Maps offers a great Blackberry application which allows for most of the same features on their site, except again, its running on your phone. You can get directions, get maps in satellite view and watch traffic and see your location (which can work even if your Blackberry doesn’t have GPS, but works better if it does). View a real-time online demo of Google Maps Mobile here or download it from your Blackberry’s browser here: http://m.google.com/maps.
New Blackberry Google Maps Software
Thomas Landspurg has ported over J2ME Maps to the Blackberry platform. J2ME Maps is a program interface that lets you communicate with Google Map. Features include satellite and map views, zoom, search requests, and the ability to save your favorite locations. J2ME Map also uses JSR179, so theoritically it is possible to get your location via GPS. But the GPS feature has not been tested by the author.
To download, visit on the link below:
http://j2memap.landspurg.net/J2ME_Downloads.html
Google Maps (BlackBerry) 2.3.2
Now you can get business locations, maps and directions while you're on the go. And it's all free. Cruising around looking for a nearby coffee shop? Driving to that new restaurant but can't remember which street to turn right on? Now you can get business locations, maps and directions while you're on the go. And it's all free.
Real-time traffic : See where the congestion is, and estimate delays in over 30 major US metropolitan areas.
Detailed directions : Whether you plan to walk or drive, your route is displayed on the map itself, together with step-by-step directions.
Integrated search results : Local business locations and contact information appear all in one place, integrated on your map.
Easily movable maps : Interactive maps let you zoom in or out, and move in all directions so you can orient yourself visually.
Satellite imagery : Get a bird's eye view of your desired location. (It's like you're there, we swear.)
Google Maps 4.0 for BlackBerry adds
We’ve been rolling out new versions of Google Maps for mobile at a fast pace lately, and the first Google Maps for BlackBerry update of 2010 is a big one. For version 4.0, we’ve added new features to help you find places faster, post from those places with Google Buzz, star them for quick access, and more.
Google Maps on BlackBerry
I’ve been using google maps on my PC for a while now. Checking out satellite images of your neighborhood and house is way cool, and getting directions using the google interface is more intuitive than some of the other internet mapping sites. Until recently, I would just print out those directions and take them with me.
But now I’ve discovered Google Maps for the BlackBerry. I installed it OTA from the google site onto my 7100T and took it out for a spin. First I entered the address of my house and soon I was presented with a zoomable map of my neighborhood. It came up suprisingly fast, considering that I was just using a plain old gprs connection. Using the thumbwheel and the ALT key, I could scroll around the map, and just like the PC version, new map sections were downloaded on the fly as I needed them. I could also switch to a satellite image of the area, although I can’t really come up with a compelling reason to do that, other than it’s just kinda cool. Next I entered a destination and asked for directions. After a brief pause, navigation points were displayed on the map. By pressing a few keys, I could move from point to point, and see what each turn would be. The map followed along nicely with each new move. That’s pretty neat, but it gets better.
Google Maps vs. BlackBerry Maps on Bold 9000
I have not tried either of these. I read somewhere that BlackBerry Maps was not supported on AT&T network, but you may not want to give up on it as easy as I did. I did find one I liked called amAze. It has turn by turn voice directions with 3D or flat maps. I haven't been in a case where I really needed it yet, but I did test it a couple times for some local stops. Pretty **bleep** good for free. It will use up battery as it keeps the back light on full time. A USB car charger would help on long trips. I have not looked for option to shut or reduce backlight yet.
Blackberry Tips: Google Maps on Your Blackberry - YouTube VIDEO
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