Google Maps Navigation review
January 19, 2010 by Rich Owings
Filed under Android, Android apps, Location based services, Mobile, Mobile apps, Software Reviews
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 thing [...]
Two free apps help name that peak
January 14, 2010 by Rich Owings
Filed under Android apps, Location based services, Mobile, Mobile apps, iPhone, iPhone apps
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
December 8, 2009 by Rich Owings
Filed under Waypoints
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 [...]
Magellan rolls out iPhone app; Droid users left in dust
November 16, 2009 by Rich Owings
Filed under Magellan, Mobile, Mobile apps, iPhone, iPhone apps
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.
