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Got $100? TomTom GPS For iPhone Launches in App Store

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:40:52 -0700

Finding your way with your iPhone just got better: TomTom has launched its GPS navigation app for the iPhone today.

The app costs $100, so it's not a capricious download, but it is from a respected name in GPS devices, TomTom, and features turn-by-turn directions.

It's probably a boon for those in the market for a dashboard GPS device for their car, since the price is pretty comparable to a separate device (sans a dock or charger, of course).

The TeleNav GPS App Will Make Its Way to the MyTouch 3G

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:15:57 -0700

I'm all for GPS devices, but I just love the idea of using navigation services on your cell phone, so you don't get stuck carrying around another device. Already compatible with the T-Mobile G1, various BlackBerry phones and the iPhone, the TeleNav GPS Navigator app will soon be available to use on the MyTouch 3G smartphone.

Starting tomorrow, customers will be able to test drive the TeleNav navigation app free for 30 days and then it will be $10 after that. The MyTouch 3G will be able to display full-color traffic conditions, the weather, and accept voice commands.

Daily Tech: The Five Best GPS Devices

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:06:04 -0700

Lifehacker rounds up five GPS Device favorites - Lifehacker
The P2P application site Kazaa is back and is actually legal - CrunchGear
These 10 high-risk gaming gadgets have the greatest potential for causing pain - Wired
Alcatel has just debuted a Miss Sixty cell phone - Gizmodiva
A new Mastercard iPhone app called Priceless Picks is actually pretty cool - TechCrunch
Log in for your chances to win a new Amazon Kindle - geeksugar

Daily Tech: AT&T GPS on the iPhone Will Cost You $10/Month

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:10 -0700

The AT&T GPS App will cost $10 a month for navigational service. - Wired
Check out 10 video games that should have been turned into movies. - Switched
YouTube has increased its file limit to 2GB and offers direct linking to HD videos. - TechCrunch
Get ready, get set, because there's going to be a Grease video game for the Wii and DS. - Joystiq
Here's an easy way to keep your long phone and laptop cords under control.- Unplggd
Twitter's cofounder Biz Stone lays down the rules about the use of Twitter's trademarked word "Tweet". - Twitter Blog
Log in for your chance to win the hot new iPhone 3GS. - geeksugar

AT&T GPS For the iPhone: Don't Expect Any Freebies

GeekSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:05:05 -0700

This year during the WWDC keynote, I particularly got excited when navigation applications were announced - I'm not the best with directions. Well, AT&T has just released their TeleNav Navigation Application for the iPhone, which is a free app to download, but it is rumored to cost $10 for monthly service. Now, I really enjoyed the TeleNav Navigator on my BlackBerry when I took it for a test drive, and monthly service on that is about $10 as well. But keep in mind you don't have to pay $100 for the receiver when you are using your iPhone. . . so you save that much money right off the bat. AT&T also allows you to cancel the service at anytime - perfect for those times when you leave town or you're not using it very often.

Guess the Tech Talker

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:45:34 -0700

Which actress recently admitted to being a GPS novice? She said:

I finally learned how to use the GPS in my car. And it changed my life. It took me so long because I have trust issues. I just didn't trust that it wouldn't get me lost. But I realized that nothing could get me more lost than me.

Take the quiz

TomTom Finding Its Way to the iPhone

PopSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:43:04 -0700

Since TomTom is probably the most recognized navigational system on the market, it's only natural that it would find its way to the smartest phone on the market. With turn by turn directions, exact drive times, and road conditions, as well as maps to show you where the nearest gas station is, you'll never get lost again with TomTom riding along on your iPhone.

Plus, TomTom is making it easy to use in the car with a kit that includes a dash holder, loudspeaker, and charger. TomTom for the iPhone will be available this Summer.

Which Do You Find More Helpful: GPS or Web Directions?

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:45:07 -0700

I spent some time exploring unfamiliar territory over the weekend and charted out my adventures and directions with Google Maps in advance. Blame it on the Henny the night before, or my inability to chat with my copilot and drive, but I got lost. As we sat at the side of a sketchy road, frustrated and ready for a Garden Burger, I thanked my lucky stars for my iPhone. We were able to triangulate our position with the iPhone's GPS, update our directions, and get back on track, following the moving blue dot on the map until we reached our destination.

More than 75 percent of geeksugar readers claim to use GPS regularly, but about 58 percent admit it has led you astray at one point or another. I recognize using a GPS can be distracting, but I am always glad to have it when my primary plan (Google Map directions and instinct) fail me. Which travel tool do you think is more helpful?

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Geek Out: Would You Use GPS to Keep Tabs on Your Partner?

GeekSugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:33:13 -0700

Well here's a bummer use for GPS: NFL Player Michael Strahan installed a GPS device in girlfriend Nicole Murphy's car, which then text-messaged him her location. Seem a little controlling? Apparently he had reason to be suspicious, because she was cheating on him.

With all the GPS-based devices and cell phones available to us now, along with the willingness of people to participate in up-to-the-minute personal status updates, it's not hard to know what your significant other is doing at all times. In fact, if you have a well-connected partner, an error or lack of updates could tip you off that something's amiss without you even trying to keep track of them. However, I've asked before if you've spied on your S.O. and shown you new tech to spy with - but have you or would you use GPS in any way to find where your partner was?

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Do Cell Phones With GPS Interest You?

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:00:59 -0800

Some amazing new cell phones - like the Sony Ericsson Idou and the HTC Magic - emerged from the MWC this week.

With so many new handsets being announced, I enjoy finding out what features are being integrated into the latest and greatest devices. And one of the most popular trends this year is GPS functionality. Nokia just debuted the 6710 Navigator and the 6720 Classic, which both feature built-in GPS. The Navigator comes with drive and walk navigation and its touchpad allows you to zoom in and out on the maps. I don't have a car, but the last time I was driving and needed GPS, I just used Telenav GPS for my BlackBerry. But I must admit, I was in awe of the iPhone 3G when it was first released and offered GPS navigation.

What about you? Is GPS something you would care about having on your phone?