Google like mapping device on laptops, cell phones soon

Think of maps, location and navigation and what comes to most minds is Google. But this mindset will change soon as competition is likely to hot up with device OEMs set to provide such mapping services through GPS loaded portable devices without the need to connect with the internet.

Spime, a California based tech company with R&D offices in Chennai, has just launched Windows 7 based alternative to Google maps. "For the first time ever, OEMs will be launching location, map, POI (point of interest), routing and navigation services on Windows 7-based portable devices competing with Google.

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