Android PNDs coming?

DigiTimes has a brief article up today, citing several GPS navigator (PND) trends for 2011. Among them… While most PNDs are based on Linux or Windows CE, some vendors are developing Android models to minimize R&D costs, and to leverage the availability of Android-based applications and connectivity with tablet PCs, handsets and other hand-held devices, [...]

Google Maps Navigation review

Not the nav app you’re looking for Google Maps Navigation (referred to hereafter as GMN) is a free navigation app for Android version 1.6+ phones in the U.S. I bought the Motorola Droid recently (which I absolutely love BTW), so I thought I’d share my experiences with this much discussed free navigation app. One important [...]

Two free apps help name that peak

Hey What’s That goes mobile It’s been quite a while since I wrote about Hey What’s That?, a website that helps you identify mountains on the horizon. Well, today comes news that they have a mobile app for Android and iPhone (here is their mobile FAQ). So I tweeted about it and @CompeGPS turned me [...]

Waypoints – December 8, 2009

It’s a good day to be the owner of a Garmin Oregon and / or Motorola Droid… Garmin Oregon beta Garmin has rolled out new beta firmware with some great added features. These include: Customized dashboards can now be added to the map and computer screens. Dashboard options include Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation [...]

Magellan rolls out iPhone app; Droid users left in dust

The Magellan RoadMate iPhone app (iTunes link) was introduced this weekend. It includes text-to-speech, lane assist and in-app music controls, and runs $79.99. Magellan also says they have a car kit coming (pic below) that has an integrated GPS receiver and will accommodate the iPhone or iPod touch.