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Who, what and where tops America’s local search results?

TeleNav local search - Top 5 businesses
TeleNav has released usage data that reveals which US regions rely most on GPS navigation not only for directions but also for finding nearby businesses, and which businesses they search for most often.

Loopt adds music and entertainment events to content listings

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Loopt has announced a new version of its iPhone application that expands the product's Pulse feature to include thousands of local events.

Rumour mill says Facebook will enable location sharing

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Facebook users might soon be able to choose to share their location with their friends.  Sharon Gill reports ...


CloudMade launches Navi Studio

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CloudMade has announced the release of Navi Studio, a powerful suite of products designed to help developers create compelling turn-by-turn navigation apps with detailed community-generated maps.

Aetna adds LBS to mobile app

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Aetna, the American diversified health care benefits company, will extend its online services for members with the launch of a location-based services (LBS) app next month.

CauseWorld mobile barcode scans aid charities

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CauseWorld, a mobile app that contributes to charities and relief efforts around the world, is adding a location-based feature that will let shoppers boost the charity funds by scanning barcodes.

Nixle eyes international LBS community messaging

Nixle community service LBS app
The Nixle location-based service (LBS) for community messaging has succeeded so well in the United States that the company is planning to launch internationally.

Yandex to partner with AlterGeo for location-based search

The AlterGeo iPhone portal
Yandex, the leading Russian search engine, will partner with the AlterGeo hybrid positioning startup to add location-based features to the Yandex maps and toolbar web applications.

Memphis Zoo launches interactive iPhone app

Memphis Zoo iPhone app
The Memphis Zoo has joined the age of technology - one of only four zoos in the US to offer a free iPhone app that enables visitors to find their way to the animals they want to see.

Smart beats speed in new iPhone game

VW Think Blue Challenge
VW has collaborated with Fish Labs to create an edutainment game based on driving smart rather than driving fast.

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