Apple has provided a sneak preview of iOS 6, letting us know that turn-by-turn navigation is coming to the next version of the iPhone and iPad operating system (click the image above for a larger view).
iOS 6 brings turn-by-turn navigation; Apple licenses TomTom content
June 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Garmin Smartphone Link review
June 11, 2012 By 32 Comments
Update: Now available for iOS (compatible with 2013 Bluetooth nuvis).
I’ve been living with Garmin’s Smartphone Link Android app for a few months now, and there are a lot of things I like about it. I haven’t tested all the features, but I’ll walk you through the ones I have tried. read more
Write a review for a chance to win a GPS Tracklog t-shirt
June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’m rolling out a new feature today on GPS Tracklog, allowing users to post their own review and ratings via the comments. Underneath the comment box on review pages, as shown above, you’ll see “Have this model? Please review it and click the stars below to rate it.” Once multiple reviews are made, an average rating box will show up at the top of the post.
New Nike+ Sportwatch models and colors, price drop too
June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
TomTom and Nike have announced new versions of the Nike+ Sportwatch, bringing new colors, an entry-level model, and a price drop. The new model, pictured above, comes without a shoe sensor for indoor use, which is included with all the other models. read more
How to transfer Garmin map downloads after your subscription expires
June 5, 2012 By 9 Comments
I’ve accumulated quite a few Garmin map downloads over the last few years. Some, like City Navigator or Rails to Trails maps, can be downloaded for a year from the purchase date. Others, like BirdsEye imagery, are offered as an annual subscription. Many of us were reassured about the latter when Garmin told us that “imagery downloaded to your device or a micro-SD card does not expire if your subscription lapses.” Ah, but the devil is in the details.
Motorcycle-friendly Garmin zumo 350LM announced
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: GPS City is showing a June 29 availability date. They’ve posted some videos as well.
As we predicted last month, Garmin has introduced a new motorcycle-friendly navigator, the Garmin zumo 350LM. The 4.3″ unit offers Bluetooth and new features like Exit Services and TracBack, at an MSRP of $699.99. So much for my theory that this was a mid-range model! read more
Best selling GPS for May 2012
June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
At the first of the month, we look back on the top ten auto and handheld GPS. The rankings below are based on the number of units sold on GPS Tracklog and our sister site, GPS Deals, through our various partners like Amazon and REI. Of course, more auto units are sold than handhelds, so you’ll see more ties in the latter category. On to the charts…
TomTom wants to send you to map an uncharted island
June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Now this is what I call a contest. Not content to do the normal GPS giveaway, TomTom has ramped it up, with a contest to send five families or groups of friends to map a tropical island for two weeks. Their “Map Paradise Project” will create new navigable maps for Fiji, St. Lucia, Mauritius, Cape Verde, and the Seychelles. Not only will they cover the winners’ expenses, they’re going to pay each group $15,000 to boot.
7″ Magellan RoadMate Commercial 9270T-LM announced
May 29, 2012 By 6 Comments
Magellan has just announced the 7″ RoadMate Commercial 9270T-LM
European topo maps for Garmin handhelds
May 29, 2012 By 2 Comments
Alright intrepid trekkers, the travel and backpacking season has arrived and at least a few of our readers are heading to Europe with backpacks in tow. The good news is that Garmin has topo maps available for most of the continent. What you need to know is how to get them for $30 instead of $300. read more
