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amAze GPS Offers Location Sharing on Facebook
NEW YORK, May 10, 2010-- LocatioNet Systems Ltd., the developer and provider of the amAze
GPS worldwide mapping and navigation service, released today a new version
5.2 of amAze GPS that includes location sharing with Facebook friends.
(Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100510/389850 )
amAze GPS is one of the world's most popular off-board mobile
phone navigation services with over 500 supported mobile phone models and
millions of downloads from all over the world.
In addition to the existing rich features including worldwide
navigation, mapping, speed camera alerts, rich POI, weather and more, the new
version 5.2 offers users also the option to share their location with a
selected list of their Facebook friends via amAze GPS. A new Facebook
interface was added to the mobile application to allow amAze users to view
the last known address or map location of their friends.
Users can get walking or driving directions to their friends'
location with one click of a button.
Important privacy protection mechanism allows users to select
which one of their friends will see their location. In addition the users
have the option at any time to disable their location sharing.
"This is an exciting addition to amAze GPS" said Ofer Tziperman,
President of LocatioNet. "Location sharing is a real need for many users
today. It is a natural extension for amAze, that allows users to interact
with their friends and family based on their current location and to share
some more relevant data that is available with today's GPS phones. We are
sure that it will get a warm welcome amongst our loyal users. All privacy
aspects were addressed".
Users can download amAze for free via the amAze GPS web site at:
http://www.amazegps.com or via most of the main app stores. The Facebook
interface can be found on http://apps.facebook.com/amazegps. The basic
version of amAze GPS that includes the Facebook location interface is free of
charge. Users that wish to add the navigation feature can get an affordable
annual license.
About LocatioNet
With a track record of over 19 years in the field of
location-based services, LocatioNet is best positioned to re-define the
navigation and local search market. The amAze GPS off-board navigation
service developed by the Company is based on LocatioNet`s Patented LBS
middleware, best of its kind GIS engine, advanced client-server technology
and a unique Location-based ad-server. For more information visit
http://www.locationet.com
Contact:
Tzvia Pollack
+972-9-8856451
tzviap@locationet.com
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100510/389850
Source: LocatioNet
Contact: Tzvia Pollack, +972-9-8856451, tzviap@locationet.com
amAze GPS Offers Location Sharing on Facebook
NEW YORK, May 10, 2010-- LocatioNet Systems Ltd., the developer and provider of the amAze
GPS worldwide mapping and navigation service, released today a new version
5.2 of amAze GPS that includes location sharing with Facebook friends.
(Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100510/389850 )
amAze GPS is one of the world's most popular off-board mobile
phone navigation services with over 500 supported mobile phone models and
millions of downloads from all over the world.
In addition to the existing rich features including worldwide
navigation, mapping, speed camera alerts, rich POI, weather and more, the new
version 5.2 offers users also the option to share their location with a
selected list of their Facebook friends via amAze GPS. A new Facebook
interface was added to the mobile application to allow amAze users to view
the last known address or map location of their friends.
Users can get walking or driving directions to their friends'
location with one click of a button.
Important privacy protection mechanism allows users to select
which one of their friends will see their location. In addition the users
have the option at any time to disable their location sharing.
"This is an exciting addition to amAze GPS" said Ofer Tziperman,
President of LocatioNet. "Location sharing is a real need for many users
today. It is a natural extension for amAze, that allows users to interact
with their friends and family based on their current location and to share
some more relevant data that is available with today's GPS phones. We are
sure that it will get a warm welcome amongst our loyal users. All privacy
aspects were addressed".
Users can download amAze for free via the amAze GPS web site at:
http://www.amazegps.com or via most of the main app stores. The Facebook
interface can be found on http://apps.facebook.com/amazegps. The basic
version of amAze GPS that includes the Facebook location interface is free of
charge. Users that wish to add the navigation feature can get an affordable
annual license.
About LocatioNet
With a track record of over 19 years in the field of
location-based services, LocatioNet is best positioned to re-define the
navigation and local search market. The amAze GPS off-board navigation
service developed by the Company is based on LocatioNet`s Patented LBS
middleware, best of its kind GIS engine, advanced client-server technology
and a unique Location-based ad-server. For more information visit
http://www.locationet.com
Contact:
Tzvia Pollack
+972-9-8856451
tzviap@locationet.com
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100510/389850
Source: LocatioNet
Contact: Tzvia Pollack, +972-9-8856451, tzviap@locationet.com