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Saturday, 9 October 2010

Google Maps
If you own an Apple device, you'll have this out of the box. But if you don't, grab it, it's the ultimate replacement for a street map or atlas, and while landmarks aren't all 100 per cent reliably placed, its journey planner is perfect if you're walking or driving from A to B.
Platform: iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Nokia
How much: free

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