06.29.2007 | Navigation Systems To Go Beyond Turn-By-Turn Directions
Electronic Design
By Daniel Harris
June 29, 2007
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The Navigation Revolution
Before you even get in your car, you can use your cell phone to locate whatever you're shopping for. Imagine simply entering the name of the item, a keyword, model number, or UPC code. Based on your location, a list of local stores that carry the item will appear on your phone's display, along with pricing, availability, the store's address, and a map for getting there. This service—Slifter—from a company named GPShopper is already available on Sprint's network and is sure to make its way to other networks in the near future.
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