gps map chat application launches

GPS map chat application launches

"iMapFan" is a map service for imode which offers a range of services

including a map-based search, car navigation and "I'm here!" emails.

Today they launched a new service, "Map Messenger" - a map-based GPS

chat application.

Members of the chat are displayed on the map with according to their

GPS location and the application has three modes - centre on yourself,

centre on the other parties or an automatic mode which zooms in and

out of the map to provide the best view of all chat members. It also

has an alert function which vibrates when someone on your buddy list

is near.

The service is free to use if you are invited to a chat, but you have

to be a subscriber to iMapFan's premium service if you want to start

your own chat. Subscription is 315 yen (�1.50) per month, which gives

you access to all iMapFan's premium features.

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# posted by Jan Kuczynski @ 10:17 AM