GPS app questions

Do these GPS apps, whether a paid tom-tom or the free ones, use actually GPS or is it thru the cellular triangulation?

It depends on which app you use. Some of the apps download the maps on the fly, which in turn will require that you have a cell connection.
Other apps will download the entire pack of maps for a country when you buy it. They typically will take up about 1 gig on your phone. Just be sure that you clearly read the descriptions for the app before you buy it.
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If I suspect someone is using GPS app they downloaded on their phone to track my iphone, how can I confirm this?

I suspect someone downloaded a GPS app on their phone that allows them to track my iphone. I understand that this app only works if I agreed to the notification. If this person had control of my phone and agreed for me, is there any way I can detect if I am being "followed"?

You could turn off the Find My Phone function and change the password on your Apple ID. You coudl also look at the settings for access to location data and turn off anythign suspicious. If that fails, you could wipe the phone and return it to factory settings.
But the real question is why do you let "freinds" have control of your phone?

Looking for a gps app that does

I'm new to the iPhone 5.
Is there a gps App that allows you to bookmark locations, gives you the coordinates, then you are able to name and store the location?
If i'm standing in a location I want to bookmark it or find a location on a map and bookmark it, then have navigation to that location?
Thanks for any help

The built in Maps app.

Looking for an iPhone GPS app comparable to Android

I am getting ready to switch from my DroidX to the iPhone 4s. The only thing that is holding me up is the GPS. The one I have on my DroidX works great. I can speak into the phone and say something like "Target", and it displays the nearest Target stores. I select one, and it then gives me voice-enabled turn-by-turn directions. If I go the wrong way, it recalculates and gives me new directions. The maps are always up to date. When we crossed from NY into Canada, the GPS adapted accordingly, and didn't miss a beat.
The native iPhone GPS app doesn't seem to be as good. I'm spoiled. Is there a comparable GPS app that will run on the iPhone?
Thanks!

I'd recommend Navigon. There are different bundles (U.S. East Region, North America, etc...). . Yes, you do have to pay and it is a large file (1.7GB currently). However, updates are free. From my understanding, the Navigon app map data is stored on your phone and will work without a GPS signal. (I haven't had to use it in such a manner.) Google Maps Navigation for Android is great but a data connection is always required. And, in my experience, Navigon directions have been more accurate than Google Maps. The MapQuest app is free but ad content is visible.

Trying to update my GPS app i get an insufficient memory memory which is not true. I cannot seem to reinstall it; getting same message. Advise?

Trying to update my GPS app I get a false message sying I have insufficient memory. I tried deleting the app to reinstall it but seemslike it si trying to charge me again. At any rate, why, with sufficient memory will it never update this app without reinstalling it? (I may be off one OS number)

You will need 3 to 5 times the app size in free space during the app's installation. Once the install is complete, you can reuse that free space. If I have to update a big app like Navigon or TomTom, I remove my music videos or a movie or two. After the app is installed, I can sync again to replace the items I removed.
If you are trying to download the app again from the app store, you have to click the "Buy" button and you will get a message about your credit card being charged, but when you continue, you'll get the opportunity to download the app again without charge. This explains how the priocess works and shows you the screens you will see:
How to redownload purchased apps from the App Store, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

Two app questions

Ok all, I have two app questions.
1. Ever since the IOS 5.1 update, some streams on Tune In Radio Pro do not play in stereo and I can't find a way to fix it! I've tried turning mono audio on and off, turning AAC streams on and off, and still nothing. Could it be that my phone is complaining that it doesn't have a sim card? That's my only theory at this point. I thought it had something to do with the stream bitrate and I have been working with the TuneIn support to try and get to the bottom of this, but nothing has worked. I thought it was just the 32 kbps and 48 kbps aac streams affected, but it seems to be all on some streaming providers. Here's some of the stations I've logged mono audio on, in Spokane, KZZU and KZBD, in Saint Lewis, WARH, in DC WRQX, in New York WPLJ, in Portland Maine WHOM, in Philidelphia WBEN, and in Yakima KFFM. These are all 32 or 48 kbps streams. I can't get stereo on KQMV or KLCK in Seattle, haven't tried KLCK actually as I listen to that enough over the air, I am just basing that one on how TuneIn is acting. I can also get KFFM in stereo via Radio Pup, so in that instance, it seems to be just a TuneIn issue. WBEN is also on IHeart Radio and does not come in in stereo on either app. I didn't mention KFAT in Ankorage, AK because they are with one of the providers that doesn't seem to have a stereo aac stream on TuneIn at all. Other stations in this category dealing with two providers here, WCLI in Dayton, OH, WJDQ Meridian MS, KMGL Oklahoma City, KLMY in Long Beach WA, not listed in a market on TuneIn, KRXY in Shelton also not listed under a city, and I feel like I am forgetting a few but that's most of them. If I didn't mention it before, KQMV and KLCK have 64 kbps aac streams as well as 32 kbps aac streams, problem only occurs on 32 kbps streams there. Any solution?
2. Now this next question will go really fast. TuneIn must use some kind of audio capturing software to record, but you can only do that with TuneIn stations. Is there a way to do this with other apps, such as the hd radio that works with the Ibiquity app in the app store?

Well, here's the skinny then. If it's an isolated issue and you cannot provide a way of replicating the problem, the Apple does not consider it an OS X problem. Rather it's a problem with the third-party software. Given what you have reported I'd tend to agree with that viewpoint.
There are some third-party utilities that enable audio capture from applications that don't support it themselves. The best of them is Audio Hijack Pro 2.10.3. I highly recommend it.
If you are interested in Internet radio then you should check out Radium 2.8.3 and/or World Radio 2.0 and/or Radioshift 1.6.7. The last one will record its audio.

What is a good gps app for ipad2 ?

What is a good gps app for ipad2?

Good for what? That would depend on what you want to use it for. Also, it would depend on whether you have a 3G unit. Without 3G to stream maps, the GPS would be mostly worthless for on-the-move navigation.
Even with 3G, it would be real easy to blow right past the 256MB plan and even the 2GB plan while out and about.

How can I make the voice very loud when navigating with my google gps app?

How can I make the navigation voice on my google gps app VERY loud?

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What is a good GPS app for iPad?

I just got a new 3G iPad and am searching for a good GPS app that I can use without a data connection. I really don't want to spend mega money just to try out different apps. Thanks!

I bought CoPilot Live HD for my iPad 3GS about 2 weeks ago. Overall, I would consider this to be a very good navigation app. I've found some quirks with it but I would give it 4 of 5 stars.
This app works either standalone or with a WiFi or 3G mobile connection (via AT&T) but I have had no reason to use the 3G connection as yet. It is only really needed for CoPilot's "Live" (that is, real-time info) feature. We have been traveling around Alaska for the past month and have given CoPilot a very thorough workout. Among the quirks we've encountered are:
* Inability to retain/restore app data when doing a reinstall.
* Difficulties creating and updating user-entered points of interest.
* Difficulties using the "Save Current Location" feature.
* Difficulties using the "Enter Location By Coordinates" feature.
* Some features of CoPilot not available in iPad and iPhone version.
None of these was a deal-breaker by any means. I would definitely recommend this app to anyone who travels a lot and needs a reliable navigation aid.

Mytracks & mapmyride gps apps failing

Hi
Having issues using mytracks and mapmyride apps. Both apps are failing to plot my route & calculate pace and/or distance.
Found similar issues on other droid boards but no solutions.
Let me know if you need any more info... here's a log snippet.
Thanks in advance!
Log Collector version: 1.1.0
Device model: ADR6350
Firmware version: 2.3.3
Kernel version: 2.6.35.9-g6760582
htc-kernel@and18-2 )
#1 PREEMPT Fri Jun 3 13:17:05 CST 2011
08-08 20:05:48.389 V/LocationManagerService( 1461): requestLocationUpdatesLocked: updateProvidersLocked
08-08 20:05:43.354 I/ActivityManager( 1461): Starting activity: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.HOME] flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.htc.launcher/.Launcher } from pid 1461
08-08 20:05:43.614 W/InputManagerService( 1461): [unbindCurrentClientLocked] Disable input method client.
08-08 20:05:43.614 W/InputManagerService( 1461): [startInputLocked] Enable input method client.
08-08 20:05:46.998 I/ActivityManager( 1461): Starting activity: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.google.android.maps.mytracks/com.google.android.apps.mytracks.MyTracks bnds=[240,234][357,352] } from pid 8666
08-08 20:05:47.058 I/ActivityManager( 1461): Start proc com.google.android.maps.mytracks for activity com.google.android.maps.mytracks/com.google.android.apps.mytracks.MyTracks: pid=14993 uid=10113 gids={3003, 3002, 3001, 1015}
08-08 20:05:48.379 V/LocationManagerService( 1461): requestLocationUpdates
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08-08 20:06:34.644 D/MyTracks(14993): Loggin success for local!
08-08 20:06:34.644 D/MyTracks(14993): MyTracks.onActivityResult
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08-08 20:06:35.405 I/MyTracks(14993): Build query: SELECT * FROM trackpoints WHERE (trackid=10 AND _id>=0) ORDER BY _id ASC
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Thanks for the link but still no luck with my gps apps...
Tried the following tips:
1) Installed GPS Status. Reset AGPS -> restarted phone -> DL new AGPS
2) After clearing this data, you will want to turn the phone off and then back on again.
We'll, first, want to make sure that location services are enabled. To enable Location, go to Home > Menu > Settings > Location.
On this screen, you will see a check-box for allowing Wi-fi or Data connection (Use Wireless Networks) to detect Location, and also a check-box for GPS Satelittes being able to detect your Location. For Location to detect properly, either one of the two data sources needs to be turned ON (this is not optional, as all data needs to be passed through a Google server), and the check box for allowing data connection to detect your Location needs to be checked.
If Location is enabled, there may be a setting such as Auto-Sync or Background data that is not that does not allow the Weather/GPS to update itself. To ensure that this is working properly, go to Home > Menu > Settings > Accounts & Sync. Check the boxes for Auto-Sync and Background data.
You will also want to make sure that a development option called "Mock location" is turned off. Go to Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > Uncheck "Allow Mock Locations". Having this checked will not allow the phone to accurately pinpoint your Location.
Also, if you're using Advanced Task Killer, or similiar application, this could be disabling the process for detecting GPS. Try removing any 3rd party task management software.
This could be the result of the phone using only cached data. You can also clear the Application data for Weather & maps, forcing the phone to download all new information. To do this, navigate to:
Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Weather. Clear Data/Cache.
Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Maps. Clear Data/Cache.

GPS apps take me to a place I've never been

When I've got crappy accuracy (most of the time) any GPS based app will take me to a place about 5 miles from my house that I've never been to in my life. Ever. It's the same place and every GPS app shows me in this spot. Some of the apps that have exhibited this behavior are: Google Map, Trails, EveryTrail, MotionX GPS, and on and on. Since this occurs in all apps I've pretty much determined that it's a hardware issue. I was really hoping that a reset of my 3GS would cure this problem but no.
I updated to iOS 4 and that went well. I thought maybe that would do the trick but no joy there either.
This is really frustrating because I use my iPhone and Trails app to log and keep track of my daily walk/runs. In the middle of a run the GPS accuracy will go in the crapper and I'll all of the sudden be transported (in the app) to this phantom spot about 5 miles away from where I'm at adding, you guessed it, 5 miles to my walk/run.
I really want to get rid of this spot. Is there anyway for me to get rid of it? Is there a setting that controls this? Why does my phone insist on showing me this spot and claiming I'm there when GPS accuracy *****? As I've said, I've never been to this place!
Thanks in advance for any help.
Joe

Initially, this sounds more of an environmental issue than a hardware.
A couple of things to ask..
Does the glitch only happen in your area? If you go for a drive 50 or 100kms away and use it in that area, does the location go off somewhere in that area too and put show you in a strange place after a period of time? Or does this issue seem to only happen in your area?
Also when it goes off to this other place, if you do nothing and just keep walking, running or what ever you are doing, does it eventually find you again in the correct location?
I'm wondering if you are a getting a conflict between the GPS location and the Cell Tower/WiFi locations when you are in a certain place and one overrides the other.

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No charge while using GPS app...

I'm using the MotionX-GPS app on a iPhone 3G. On a 3 hour road trip recently, I connected the phone to the car charger cable and proceeded on my trip. I noticed that even though the phone was on the charge cord, the battery was still depleting at a good pace. It finally used up the phone battery about 1 hour into the trip, and I had to turn off the GPS function. To keep the phone display from turning off, I disabled the autolock function to force the screen display to be on all the time. Why wouldn't the phone maintain a battery charge while on the auto charge cord? Was the power drain more than the charger could keep up with? This problem keeps me from using my iPhone as a GPS nav device. On the trip back, I only used the GPS app as needed, and turned it off to let the phone charge back up.

Most likely the car adapter cannot supply enough power. There are two types of USB chargers, 1/2 amp and 1 amp. Computers generally supply only 1/2 amp, so this would be the likely problem if you connect to a computer USB port. If you are using a charger made for cars check its specs and make sure it can supply 1 amp at 5 volts.
Added:
Another possibility is that the charger is defective. Do you see a "charging" indication on the phone (lightning bolt on the battery icon)?
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Please recommend GPS App for Tour

Hello, I have Verizon Wireless and would like to purchase a GPS for my BlackBerry Tour. I see that there are a lot of different options. I simply want a GPS that works like a Garmin, where it displays the streets and has a voice that tells me when to turn. I do have GPS activated on the phone so I just need an App that works with it other than Google Maps. I tried a couple of free GPS apps and they sucked so I know that I have to pay if I want a good app. Please recommend me such a GPS app. Thank you.

This is not much of a solution, but if you switch to Sprint, they give you a free GPS application that works just like your Magellan/Garmin/etc.
I would quite literally be lost without my Sprint Maps

GPS apps for iPad ?...

hi guys
can anyone tell me if it is possible to use apps - such as Navigon's GPS app for iPhone.. - with the iPad ? it would make for a GREAT touchscreen size for the car the only thing i'm kind of let down by my iPhone 3GS...
could i perhaps connect them together via Bluetooth for that effect ?
thanks !

hi guys !
& thanks ! i was kind of hoping it would & now i know it's down to Navigon to ''sort it out'', i'm sure it's only a matter of time before it's done so...another expense lurks in the horizon : a 3G iPad to use as a GPS !! plus whatever else it does, eh, eh, eh....
wait a minute, if it's 3G does it mean i can also use it as a phone of sorts ? or only through Skype & such ? give it the capability to stream music - á la iPhone.. - & that would make it a wonderful car gadget...
once again thanks a lot for the input & have a great week-end !

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