Garmin and ASUSTeK announced today a new partnership that will see the two companies offer co-branded location-centric mobile phones. As part of the announcement, the two companies promised to offer several Garmin-Asus nüvifone models in 2009, including a new model to be announced at the Mobile World Congress. LBS functionality is core to the Garmin-Asus nüvifone series, which will offer […]
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Garmin releases screenshots of nuvifone interface
Garmin has updated the media gallery for its upcoming nüvifone with screenshots of the new user interface that it is building for its first mobile phone. People who have used a Garmin nüvi product will find that the interface uses many of the same principles. The gallery features shots of the home screen, a GPS navigation screen, the web browser […]
Garmin planning Android-powered mobile phone
A DigiTimes report about Garmin GPS personal navigation devices (PNDs) revealed that the company is planning to launch Android handsets in the second half of 2009. The company will do the development of the new handsets but will outsource production. Garmin is already a member of the Open Handset Alliance so the story is certainly plausible. The report also indicated […]
Garmin nüvifone remains on track for 2009 release
Garmin announced today its Q3 2008 financial results. As part of the announcement, the company provided an update on its nüvifone. Originally expected in the third quarter of 2008, Garmin delayed the release to the first half of 2009. The update confirms that the nüvifone remains on target for a first half of 2009 launched. Garmin also revealed that it […]
Garmin nüvifone hits delays
On the day that it reported second-quarter results, Garmin also announced that it was pushing back the release of its Garmin nüvifone to the first half of 2009. Originally expected in the third quarter of 2008, Garmin attributed the delays to carrier-specific requirements that still need to be met. Exactly who these carriers are has not been disclosed and Garmin […]
Garmin nuviphone gets priced?
Garmin is apparently trying to find out just how much customers would spend for their upcoming nüvifone. One pricing scheme was proposed in a recent Garmin survey: Now, how likely would you be to buy the Garmin nüvifone (for yourself or as a gift) if offered by AT&T for $499.99 with a two year contract? You would be required to […]
Garmin videos of the upcoming nuviphone
The Garmin announced its forthcoming nüvifone last week. They now have videos that give us a better sense of how it will work. This first one is the better of the two. The second video is more promotional than informational: Source: CrunchGear
Garmin announces nüvifone mobile phone
Garmin, better known for their GPS devices, has announced its entry into the mobile phone business. Their first offering will be the nüvifone, an all-in-one, sleek and slim, touchscreen device that combines a premium phone, mobile web-browser, and cutting-edge personal navigator. It looks like a cross between one of Garmin’s traditional GPS devices and an iPhone with a screen that […]