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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

Aetna mobile app
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

CauseWorld logo
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.

Nav N Go launches iGO primo

iGO primo - Trip Real Junctions
Hungary-based Nav N Go has introduced iGO primo to OEM partners, an easy-to-use navigation solution built on the same concept of simplicity and an intuitive user interface that was introduced with the iGO amigo last year.

Sygic launches AURA

Sygic AURA
Professional car navigation meets pedestrian-centric navigation with Sygic's new AURA - a real 3D GPS navigation app whether you're driving, walking or wanting to meet up with your friends.

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