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Feb
9 In conjunction with MacWorld, today Navigon released version 1.5 of their iPhone app. The app adds new features not yet found on most other iPhone navigation apps– 3D terrain, integration with social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, and the ability to identify and remember user’s preferred routes. Continue–> Navigon iPhone App adds 3D Terrain, Facebook, Twitter & MyRoutes
Feb
5 I just noticed that version 1.5i of AT&T Navigator (TeleNav) for the iPhone was just released. Among the new features is something interesting that caught my eye… “Shake-to-Go”. Open the app, shake the iPhone, and it will create a route back home from wherever you are. Brilliant. Continue–> AT&T Navigator (TeleNav) Update
Feb
5 In the context of car GPS devices, frequently people will ask me about WAAS. If WAAS improves the accuracy of GPS, isn’t it good for car GPS devices? Well, maybe… but probably not. It is time for a discussion about why WAAS was developed, what WAAS is good for and what it does, and when you should look for it in a GPS device. Continue–> Why Not WAAS?
Feb
5 Apple put out a message recently through their Developer Center which caused a bit of a stir in the LBS community. The take-away some people had was that Apple was banning LBS advertising. Looking at the source, I’m not sure that is true. Here is the relevant text. Continue–> Apple’s Stance on LBS Advertising
Feb
3 Here is a cool video from the Air Force Space Command talking a little bit about how GPS works, and debunking a few myths about GPS. Continue–> Air Force Space Command: How GPS Works
Feb
3  When you think of Valentine’s Day gifts, high technology and GPS probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But perhaps it should, after all, a few years ago Paris Hilton had this crazy Beverly Hills Chopper with a rhinestone encrusted TomTom RIDER GPS. So when it comes right down to it, maybe a GPS for Valentine’s Day isn’t such a bad idea! Continue–> Valentine’s Day GPS
Feb
2 Recently I celebrated a birthday which got me thinking… You can loosely describe how GPS works by thinking about the way you receive birthday cards in the mail. Continue–> GPS Works like Birthday Cards
Jan
20 Garmin dropped news today of a new Zumo model for motorcycle riders, the Garmin Zumo 220. Riders have always wanted to really like the motorcycle specific Zumo series from Garmin, but often were turned away by the relatively high cost, so the lower “220″ model might sound appealing. However it will still come with a $600 MSRP. Continue–> Garmin Zumo 220
Jan
18 Motorola isn’t totally new to the GPS world– I’ve been seeing their devices popup from time to time in places like Stapes. But they’ve never really been that attractive or offered any compelling features. However at CES Motorola was showing off a few new GPS devices that just might offer something a little bit unique. Continue–> Motorola MotoNav
Jan
15 This is something I’ve been longing a few years before… satellite imagery on a Garmin handheld. It was nearly three years ago when I wrote Why Aerial Images Matter and I feel no less about it today. Now Garmin has finally offered a supported way to add satellite imagery without having to build the map yourself. Welcome, Garmin BirdsEye. Continue–> Garmin BirdsEye Satellite Imagery
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