Google Maps Available on Palm Treo Smartphones

Palm announced the availability of the popular Google Maps for Palm Treo users. Optimized for Palm OS based Treo smartphones, Google Maps for mobile is a free downloadable Palm OS application that offers directions, local search, movable/scalable maps, location satellite imagery and traffic updates.

"Google Maps for mobile is one of our most popular mobile applications," said Deep Nishar, director of product management for Google, Inc. "We're dedicated to providing user-friendly services that make life on the go easier. It's been a pleasure working with Palm to bring our critically acclaimed local search and mapping application to millions of Treo users."

Google Maps offers 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. Also, it includes integrated search results for business locations, restaurant reviews, hotel amenities and hours of operation; interactive maps, satellite and aerial views.

"We're committed to expanding relationships with mobile content providers to bring our customers the latest in mobile technology," said David Diangson, director, business development and licensing for Palm, Inc. "Google's local search expertise along with added conveniences such as traffic updates and directions make mobile lifestyles even easier. With its full keyboard, 5-way navigation, and touch screen, our Treo line is designed to take advantage of numerous applications, ranging from work to play, that complement a user's everyday life."

Google Maps for mobile has been optimized for the Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 650 and Treo 600 smartphones. Users can download the free application here.