Navigation

Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.

Caution!: Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.

Eight product features are included in Google Maps Navigation:

•Search in plain English: enter the destination address, place, name of business, or even a type of business.

•Search by voice: Speak your destination instead of typing (English only).

•Traffic view: An indicator glows green, yellow, or red based on the

current Search along route: search for any kind of business along your route, or turn on popular layers such as gas stations, restaurants, or parking.

•Traffic along your route. Touch it to see traffic ahead of you.

•Satellite view: View your route overlaid on 3D satellite views with Google's high-resolution aerial imagery.

•Street view: Visualize turns with Street View imagery. Navigation automatically switches to Street View as you approach your destination.

•Car dock mode: Car dock mode makes it easy to use your device at arm's length (Android 2.0 devices or higher).

•Navigation shortcut: Select the Navigation icon from the launcher to start quickly; pick a destination by search (speak or type), contacts, starred items, or recent destinations.

1.From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Navigation application.

2.Tap Navigation.

Caution!: Navigation is a beta product. Use caution.

3.Tap Accept and begin using the Navigation application.

News & Weather

News & Weather monitors the weather, financial information, news, and your schedule, in one convenient application.

▶From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔

News & Weather.

Places

Find places of interest near your Latitude location. (For more information, refer to “Latitude” on page 97.)

▶From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Places.

Applications and Widgets

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SCH-I500, SCH-I500RKAUSC specifications

The Samsung SCH-I500, also known as the Fascinate, is a notable smartphone that was released as part of Samsung's Galaxy S series. This device, originally launched in 2010, gained attention for its impressive design and advanced features at the time, making it a popular choice among technology enthusiasts and mainstream consumers alike.

One of the main features of the Samsung SCH-I500 is its 4-inch Super AMOLED display. This technology provided vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing the overall visual experience for users. The screen resolution of 480x800 pixels ensured that images and text appeared sharp, which was particularly appealing for multimedia consumption and web browsing. Its sleek design, characterized by a glass front and plastic back with rounded edges, made it comfortable to hold and operate.

Under the hood, the SCH-I500 is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, offering decent performance for multitasking and running applications. It comes with 512 MB of RAM, which, while modest by today’s standards, was quite sufficient for smooth operation of the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system it originally shipped with. Samsung later provided updates that allowed users to experience Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), enhancing the functionality and user interface.

The device features a 5-megapixel rear camera, equipped with LED flash, capable of capturing decent photos and video in various lighting conditions. With features like autofocus and digital zoom, it allowed users to document their experiences effectively. Additionally, the SCH-I500 included a front-facing camera, catering to the growing demand for video calling and self-portraits.

On the connectivity front, the Samsung SCH-I500 supports 3G networks and offers Wi-Fi capabilities, enabling users to connect to the internet easily when in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Bluetooth support also facilitated file sharing and the use of wireless accessories, such as headphones.

Another characteristic of this device is its storage options, offering 2 GB of onboard storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, which allows users to increase their storage capacity significantly for apps, media files, and documents.

While the Samsung SCH-I500 may seem outdated today, it was a significant step forward in mobile technology at the time of its release, showcasing key features and performance that appealed to a wide range of users. Its combination of a vibrant display, capable camera, and solid performance made it a standout smartphone in its era, contributing to the success of the Galaxy S series in the competitive smartphone market.
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