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#91
There is one way to add geolocation for diablo:
1) Compile N900 microb-engine
2) Modify a bit Diablo version of microb-eal, libgtkmozembed packages.

As result you should get new engine for diablo.
Also it would be nice to install latest pixman version, (if it possible with optimizations for ARMv6).
 
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#92
For all these WebApps/maeMaps, I'm finding that most dragging on the touchscreen of my N800 brings up the on-screen keyboard, which is annoying. (For which reason, I prefer having the arrow buttons for moving the map -- although, sometimes pressing on those too long also calls the OSK.) Also, I find that whenever I drag a map in any direction, it is re-drawn very slowly.

Anyone having any better luck on these issues?
 
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#94
Ok, so maeMaps is now in beta stage: check out the latest version (this is the final URL.).
Now with Local search and Streetview
Welcome to maeMaps, the Google Maps UI for the Nokia N900.
  • Just start typing and hit ⏎ to search a place.
  • For routing, type destination in the right field, hit ⏎. Touch # for directions (or scroll down manually).
  • Use arrow buttons to navigate and +/- to zoom.
  • Dropdown "Roads" to select a different map type.
  • Buttons T/W/S enable the Traffic, Wikipedia and Streetview layers.
  • Button V turns on streetview (slow, uses 200 kB for each pic!)
  • Button • enables GPS (needs "maemo-geolocation" installed) and gets current location (enable location sharing when asked).
  • Use local search in the bottom left to search for Pizza, Banks etc. :-)
  • Optional URL params: from, to, mt (maptype), t(traffic) l(lang).

Glad for user feedback etc.
Not interest in N800/N810 votes right now
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#95
I'd like to help test but I don't have an n900 (only an n800 as of now). But if there's some way to add in a way to do voice directions and we pretty much have Google Maps navigation.
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They're maemo and MeeGo...

"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
 
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#96
Would be nice if it were possible to scroll the map using your fingers and to use the +/- hw keys to zoom in/out. Is there a web runtime that could be used so that these sorts of features would be possible?
 
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#97
Another nicety would be if there were a way to select a point on the map and tell the map to center itself there. On Google Maps on a "regular" computer, if you right click at a point somewhere on the map, you are offered various options, including "Center Map Here." The other options are pretty great, too, like "What's here" -- it will give you the address of where you clicked.
 
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#98
This is looking nice. But if possible...add nav and voice.
 
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#99
If you enable "cursor mode"* in the N900 browser, you can then center-and-zoom to a place by doubletapping it or simply drag the map to pan around.

*Swipe from bottom left about an inch to the right will bring up the control button for that mode.
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#100
This is awesome!!! Really bumps up the N900 in day to day useability when moving from an S60 device!

One request would be:

Is there anyway to emulate the Google Maps "Blue Dot" effect showing where you are on the map? Maybe it could be in the form of a search result style map push pin?
 
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