Along with the announcement that there is now a GSM unlocked model of the popular Palm Centro in the US, Google is debuting a new Google Maps version that uses GSM towers triangulation or GPS hardware to determine the phone’s location called MyLocation. I’ve seen this in action when I was using my iPAQ 6965 (GPS) and also on the iPhone (via a 3rd party software that piggy backs on Google Maps). I certainly didn’t know that it wasn’t available on Palm OS devices. I’m without an unlimited data plan so I’ve not been playing with Google Maps much.

With Palm Centros selling in the millions and software freebies like this and the earier Facebook application, Palm OS is still going strong. Malaysian users interested in getting their feet wet in an extremely powerful and mature smartphone should take a look at the RM1299 (RRP) priced Palm Centro. Street price is going for less than that or with freebies.