There has been a lot of stir recently regarding the online advertising industry and user privacy. The LBS industry is watching. Congress is pushing for an “Opt-in” privacy bill, and the online industry wants at least an alternative opt-out option, rather than a mandatory opt-in, which they fear would destroy the revenue from precisely targeted advertising.

TomTom has selected INRIX as its strategic partner for TomTom LIVE real-time traffic and fuel price information in North America.

NAVTEQ has joined the Mobile Alliance in order to collaborate on location-based mobile mapping services and location-aware applications.

The launch of Nokia's Ovi Store was marred by more than a few snags, to the extent that Nokia issued an apology to customers frustrated by slow downloads and installation problems.

According to a new report from Skyhook Wireless, there is a substantial disparity in the cost of apps from Blackberry App World, Apple's App Store and Google's Android Marketplace.