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GPS Tuner app, the off-road sat nav for outdoorsy folk

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 »

AT&T Nav update lets users speak destinations into the device

AT&T Nav update lets users speak destinations into the device AT&T Navigator subscriber? Then I’ve got some good news for you. The associated iOS app just got updated with some oh-so-good direct speech recognition features. The TeleNav-powered application lets users hit an onscreen button and speak their destination into the device to get a list of relevant addresses. Tap one, and you’re literally good to... Read more »

Help for the tardy: OnMyWay, Glympse & Mobcast apps

Help for the tardy: OnMyWay, Glympse & Mobcast apps I hate running late. Sometimes it’s due to slow-moving traffic, other times, it’s an epic time management flub on my part. Either way, I find myself at a crossroads: Should I do the courteous thing by letting friends know by calling or texting? Or do I opt for safety and put the phone away while I’m driving? Thanks to the GPS capabilities in... Read more »

NAVIGON chops iPhone nav app prices in half

NAVIGON chops iPhone nav app prices in half Happy anniversary, NAVIGON! So what are they doing to celebrate? Cutting the cost of its navigation apps — like MobileNavigator North America — by 50%! But don't hesitate to grab one or more of their GPS programs — this is only valid until August 15th. Here is a complete breakdown of their prices: . . Have you used any of these... Read more »

iParenting: Top vacation apps

iParenting: Top vacation apps We had a terrific opportunity to vacation on the Florida Space Coast a few weeks back. Now that we're home and settling back into our routines, I'm reflecting on the trip. I have to tell you, it was the best vacation we have taken with the kids yet. Part of that had to do with the location and attractions. How can you go wrong when you're on Cocoa Beach and the... Read more »

App Review: Waze

App Review: Waze Category: Navigation Price: Free TiP Rating: 3/5 stars Release Date: January 8, 2010 (Update) Version: 1.5.1 Languages: English Seller: Waze Inc. Rated: Ages 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. Link to app (clicking launches iTunes) App Store Description: Waze is a free, 100% user generated,... Read more »