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Old 02-21-2012, 09:01 AM
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I just tried Google maps, did a quick search for my home town and it works. No more 'loading' lock up.
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Did you use a Google Maps app? Or the webpage?
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I just tried Google maps, did a quick search for my home town and it works. No more 'loading' lock up.
I couldn't fing google maps in app world?
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Google.com/maps
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Old 02-21-2012, 09:11 AM
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Use the website..we have the full web experience.
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I see, so it's not an app, but the web site. Gotcha'.
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Has anyone tried it away from wifi, via bridge?
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Has anyone tried it away from wifi, via bridge?
Yes, that works too.
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Yes, that works too.
Thanks for the reply! I'll try it out this afternoon when I go to see clients!
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Yep, it works particularly well with the remote pad of the 9900, can even pinch to zoom.
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I like that. I can open pictures On my PlayBook
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Old 02-21-2012, 10:28 AM
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I like that. I can open pictures On my PlayBook
This is related to Google Maps...how?
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Old 02-21-2012, 11:42 AM
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Google Nav works too
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turn by turn nav?
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