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Virtually anyone who’s been to a Japanese city knows that subways and trains might be closely associated with their country, but also that they only form a part of the mass transit picture. With that in mind, Google has quietly rolled out an update to Google Maps data for Android and the web that supports bus navigation in Japan, including schedules. It’s a simple addition, but an important one for those who can’t always get to where they’re going on rails — like teddy bears, according to Google’s video. We just want to know who makes that kawaii case for the Galaxy Nexus.

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Google Maps on web and Android adds bus routing for Japan, guides teddy bears quickly (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re unsatisfied with Apple’s current iOS 6 Maps experience and are hoping to jump back into Google’s loving arms then take a breath and sit down — it could be a little while. Separately, The Verge and New York Times have heard from unnamed sources that a standalone Google Maps app on iOS is launching, but may not be ready until the end of the year. The reason for the delay? Unlike some previous rumors that claimed Apple may be stalling on the approval an already submitted app, they indicate Google did not know of Cupertino’s plans to launch its own solution this year until it was publicly announced in June, since their contract extended into 2013. According to one of the NYT sources, another issue could be Google’s desire to include 3D imagery from Google Earth in any standalone effort to compete with Apple’s native features. All of this follows a statement Google Chairman Eric Schmidt made in Japan last night that it had “not done anything yet” regarding Google Maps on iOS. So, if you’ve upgraded to iOS 6, are you sticking with the new app or trying to find some other way to avoid navigation related mishaps until Gmaps is back?

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Rumors about Google Maps app for iOS intensify, claim it’s still months away from launch originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The fall TV season is upon us and we have responded accordingly with a plus-size episode of the EHD podcast. We’ve got a good mix of old and new, with news about DirecTV’s DVRs, TiVo settling a patent lawsuit and our review of the Vizio Co-Star Google TV box. The NFL Network is finally on Time Warner Cable, but we pause the celebration to remember NFL Films pioneer Steve Sabol. There’s Apple TV, Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Showtime Social updates to go around as well, press play to find out what’s new.

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00:14:36 – TiVo settles patent lawsuit with Verizon for at least $250 million, is ‘exploring’ Redbox Instant support
00:18:30 – Roku Streaming Stick launches in October for $99, Vudu comes to the Roku platform today
00:20:29 – Oppo continues its legacy with two new top end Blu-ray players
00:26:05 – Roku’s official iOS and Android remote apps add ‘Play on Roku’ to stream music and pics
00:27:25 – Apple TV update 5.1 brings shared photo streams and iTunes account swapping, available now
00:29:18 – Vizio Co-Star review
00:34:22 – Vizio’s CinemaWide 21:9 HDTVs hit physical store shelves, price slides below $2k
00:35:34 – Netflix for iPhone update adds ‘continue watching’ bar, more titles to home screen
00:36:02 – Netflix extends new user interface experience to Android phones
00:36:51 – Showtime’s second screen iPad app hits 2.0, goes from Social to Sync
00:00:00 – Redbox app for Android updated with a new UI and better filtering, no Instant streaming yet
00:00:00 – Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Max Go apps for Android updated with support for closed captions
00:46:26 – DirecTV Everywhere VOD and live TV streaming finally arrives on the iPhone
00:48:00 – DirecTV HR34 DVR ‘Genie’ recommendations and autorecording get previewed ahead of fall launch
00:54:00 – NFL Network and RedZone Channel coming to Time Warner Cable
01:01:43 – Microsoft hires former CBS executive to produce original video content for Xbox
01:03:30 – Fox kicks off its Digital HD initiative by joining Google Play and YouTube, offering movies early
01:06:11 – The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray trailer appears, confirms December 3rd release date
01:07:30 – Tarantino XX Blu-ray set brings 20 years of Quentin, eight movies and ten discs home November 20th
01:09:18 – Must See HDTV (September 24th – 30th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 317 – 09.25.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interior navigation with Google Maps for Android has usually been the province of only a handful of regions at best. But what about Provence? While the deal isn’t all-encompassing, Google is now serving indoor maps for popular locations throughout France. Coverage starts with the major airports in Paris and Lyon, extending to include major nationwide stores like Carrefour and FNAC, shopping centers like the Carrousel du Louvre and museums like La Géode. All told, over 50 venues have signed onboard and should be enough for those moments when you’re rushing to catch a connecting flight at Orly… or just want to find the salad dressings in aisle three.

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Google Maps for Android takes navigation indoors for France, helps find your way through Carrefour originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile is whetting our appetites for HTC’s ridiculously named yet highly attractive Windows Phone 8X with a sign-up sheet on its website. The manufacturer confirmed that it’s aiming for a November launch for the (surprise, surprise) Windows Phone 8 handset, and we’ve also heard whispers that it’ll retail for $199 when it arrives. If those two factoids haven’t gotten you excited enough, you can always see how it compares to its rivals in our comparison feature.

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T-Mobile can’t wait for November, adds Windows Phone 8X sign-up sheet to its site originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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