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PIM for iPhone – Review
Category: Navigation Price: Free TiP Rating: 4/5 Release Date: Updated May 31, 2011 Current Version: 1.4 Seller: Parking In Motion Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Link to app App Store Description: Sick of driving around the block trying to find a parking space? PIM lets you find and compare... Read more » Apple looking to add augmented reality to maps app?
There have been a slew of Apple patents hitting the web recently, and many of them detail some pretty cool new stuff. We've seen everything from iPhones with projectors, to a new set of gestures in iOS. Though, when looking through all the patent-related stories that have been cropping up, it becomes clear that one aspect of iOS has been receiving a bit more... Read more » New Apple patent details simplified Maps app
Lots of Apple patents today. Earlier in the day, we told you guys about a patent that suggested Apple was going to add tiny projectors to future iOS devices. This time, we have some information on some possible Apple software plans. In particular, how Apple is looking to simplify the user experience when using the Maps application. So basically the patent... Read more » Add a speedometer to Maps with jailbreak tweak
When Apple announced that the iPhone 4 had true GPS technology, I was quite pleased. I figured I would be able to skip the purchase of a stand-alone GPS if the iOS experience was adequate. Unfortunately, though, the Maps application didn't quite stack up to a TomTom. There are a number of crucial elements that Apple left out of the Maps application that, if included,... Read more » iOS 5 hidden features – part 3 [VID]
In the third and final installment of "iOS 5 hidden features" Daniel takes a look at some new functionality in the Maps app, the iTunes app and the Music app. For more awesome, lesser-known features in iOS 5, make sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Main site: http://www.todaysiphone.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/todaysiphone Follow Daniel on... Read more » Cure Boring-App-Blues with These 3 Innovative iPhone Apps
There are hundreds of thousands of applications in the iTunes App Store. Saying “there’s an app for that” is an understatement—there are thousands of apps for just about anything. Browsing the App Store for new digital toys is undoubtedly one of the joys of having an iPhone. Wading through copycat apps that mimic everything you’ve already seen, however, can... Read more » iUniversity: iAm Lost
You may or may not know this about me, but I have a pretty bad sense of direction. And by that, I mean I'm utterly useless in any sort of navigational situation. I mean, don't get me wrong, I can get myself around my town. But if anyone asked me for directions or tried to give me directions using street names and not distinctly recognizable trees and rocks, it might... Read more » App Review: ForeverMap
Category: Navigation Price: $2.99 TiP Rating: 3/5 Release Date: March 22, 2011 Current Version: 2.1 Seller: Skobbler GmbH Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later. Link to app App Store Description: ForeverMap by Skobbler is the most advanced offline maps solution available on iOS. Fully... Read more » iRadar turns iPhone into radar detector
This season, legions of drivers are hitting the road, whether for gift shopping, visiting relatives or to attend their companies' mandatory holiday parties. We already know that our iOS devices can help us with: Shopping (btw, the Amazon, Price Check and Red Laser apps are essential iPhone shopping tools for purchasing or comparing prices) Travel arrangements... Read more » GPS Tuner app, the off-road sat nav for outdoorsy folk
At the moment, in the App Store, there are plenty of GPS apps that help you whilst driving. They tell you where to turn, how long it'll take you to get there, sometimes your average speed. However, not many will offer you off-road routes, or paths. GPS Tuner does that, plus, much more. My first worry initially was, as most GPS apps require a constant data... Read more » 
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