Garmin StreetPIlot onDemand goes social
Garmin is rolling out several new features for its StreetPilot onDemand app for iOS, including Facebook and foursquare check-in, a Wikipedia layer, and the ability to add new voices and custom vehicle icons. Also new is an update to the Garmin Tracker iOS app for the GTU-10, allowing continuous tracking and the option to share [...]
Use TeleNav on your phone without an app
This is interesting. TeleNav has announced the world’s first HTML5 navigation service. What this means is that a developer can let you click on an address, in an app or on a website, to launch a free browser-based, turn-by-turn navigation service with voice directions. You won’t need to have the TeleNav app on your phone [...]
Feds recommend 50 state ban on cell phone use while driving
In a decision sure to stoke a lot of discussion about distracted driving, the US National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that all 50 states ban the use of mobile devices while driving. The actual statement leaves a little bit of wiggle room, but clearly aims to ban even hands free use of cell phones:
Garmin StreetPilot Onboard iPhone app gets traffic camera option
Tired of inaccurate traffic data? How about live traffic camera images instead? Well that’s a new option as of today’s update to the Garmin StreetPilot Onboard app for the iPhone. The update will also add live weather info and the ability to share points of interest via Facebook and SMS. While the update is free, [...]
GPS Tracklog goes mobile
No, I’m not giving up on dedicated GPS receivers, and I’m not ramping up my mobile coverage (at least not yet). I just wanted to let you know that I’ve now got mobile friendly sites for both GPS Tracklog and GPS Deals, so the next time you’re playing with your phone, check it out.
Bracketron MobileDock Vent Mount review
I’m planning to pick up a new phone soon, and I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of buying clunky, expensive phone docks. And then there’s the fact that my wife and I have different phones, so if I take her vehicle, I’m stuck without a mount.
911 Fail: Your phone’s GPS may not locate you
I’ve posted tons of links over the years about how cellphone GPS has helped rescue folks in the wilderness. Of course you have to be where there is reception to reach 911. But as many GPS users know, the urban environment has its own challenges in terms of accuracy. Knowing all this, I was still [...]
Garmin Fit Apps and ANT+ adapter announced
UPDATE: Looks like the ANT+ adapter for iPhone will be available later this week. Garmin has announced the Garmin Fit app for iPhone and Android this morning, and an ANT+ adapter for the iPhone (that link wasn’t live when I posted this, but it probably will be later this morning). This is Garmin’s first fitness [...]
Enter traffic circle and keep left?
Okay, maybe it’s unfair to call out Google Maps Navigation for this error. After all, every GPS can give you faulty directions, no matter what database they are using for road data. But I’ve never seen this type of error on a unit using NAVTEQ or TeleAtlas maps. Fail!
Garmin ANT+ adapter for iPhone clears FCC
It looks like Garmin is about to announce an ANT+ adapter for the iPhone, if the latest FCC authorization is any indication. This should open the doors to pairing your Garmin heart rate monitor or fitness device to your iPhone, and we might even see Garmin chirp compatibility integrated into their OpenCaching app.
