Palm, Inc. announced that the popular Palm Centro smartphone is now available unlocked for U.S.
customers.It also announced
that Google( Maps for mobile with My Location on Centro is available for Centro starting June 24, giving customers faster
access to local maps and driving directions.
The unlocked Palm Centro retains the smartphone's compact, modern design
and is dressed in a new white color with grey accents. Centro offers customers more choices to stay in touch with friends,
family and co-workers by using voice, text messaging, email or the web. Also available in 25 countries worldwide, Centro is
Palm's smallest and lightest smartphone to date.
The unlocked Centro smartphone is available
online at http://www.palm.com/centro for $299.
Google Maps for mobile with My Location makes it easier and faster
for Centro customers to get mapping and direction information by approximating the user's current location on the map. This
saves time and keystrokes for people trying to find where they are, what's around them, and how to get there.
In addition
to My Location, Google Maps offers:
-- Comprehensive information on traffic conditions in more than 30 U.S. major metropolitan
areas, and partial information in many others;
-- Detailed driving directions with traffic estimates to avoid congestions;
-- One-touch recall of favorite locations and routes;
-- Integrated search results for business locations, including
directions and contact information;
-- Ability to scan and drag maps using Centro's touch screen for a PC-like experience;
and
-- Satellite and aerial views.
Google Maps for mobile with My Location will be available free
of charge for Palm Centro smartphones at http://www.google.com/gmm. Please check the site for details on the download process
and carrier availability.