Compass and other Map/GPS issues

Except for this recent hiccup the iPhone 3Gs is awesome!
My Compass App is not working...erg! When in Austin TX I was very disappointed that this core app would not work...and I needed it! I used the Compass App in Chicago before I left and yikes the unit wouldn't work upon my arrival in sunny Texas.
So..in a nutshell....
A - The Compass App locks up
and
B - Googol maps will not find my current (exact) location ...aka "drop the pin"
A
I have 'reset' the 'Location Warnings" in the General Settings and then done a complete power off (both buttons) reset. After a reboot, I launch the Compass App and the indicator spins to North and works....the "Allow location" request appears...if I touch either one the Compass locks up.....if I do not touch either button the compass follows the magnetic pull.
B
Google Earth is not working...I Select the Location (lower left) and ....nothing
I do get a general location (including in TX last week)....no pin drop
Your insight will be appreciated

This is good to hear since my iPhone is doing the same thing. Only problem is iTunes is not recognizing my phone, so I have a double problem.

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