Smartphones & Tablets
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    19 years
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Garmin And Tom Tom Android Tablets For Fleets
About a dozen years ago I posted about the Garmin Fleet and Tom Tom Bridge navigators that were Android based. I have sometimes thought that it would be nice to have a Garmin or Tom Tom GPS device with a nice mount that would allow Android apps, like Google Maps, Waze, HERE We Go or others to be installed on them.
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19 years
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DMD Navigation & Grit Adventure Tab
DMD Navigation is another company that sells navigation devices and software, specialized in motorcycle adventure and off-road. Since I have ATVs, a UTV and e-bikes, this is something I will look into a bit more.
There is also the Grit Adventure Tab. It claims 2600 NIT brightness.
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19 years
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Caretta Navigation Kit
Has anybody here heard of the Caretta Navigation Kit? It is new to me and I have often thought that there is a need for a dedicated navigation device that uses Android apps and has a dedicated mount.
This one is designed for motorcycles. It is not inexpensive, either, compared to Garmin. At 2,200 NITS it is bright.
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4 years
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Apple iPhone iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 available for download and install
iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 available for download and install.
Looks like some new enhancements in Apple Music, some new emojis, bug fixes and security fixes.
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19 years
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'Immersive Navigation' In Google Maps Is Like Opening A New App For The Modern Era Of Driving
I will have to take a look at this.
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-maps/imm...
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19 years
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Google Pixel 6 Vs. Apple iPhone 15
This afternoon I was playing with some GPS apps on both my old Google Pixel 6 and my Apple iPhone 15. It was interesting to see how many satellites I can get signals from on both smartphones.
I used GPS Test, which is an Android app, on my Google Pixel 6. I went outside and was able to get the following:
The accuracy got down as low as ± 2 feet.
In View as many as 45 satellites.
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15 years
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Royal Enfield Tripper App
I'm going to Ireland for a week in April and the bike I'm rental is a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. I've been told it comes with the Royal Enfield Tripper App. I believe this is based off Google Maps info. Has anyone had any experience with this app or should I just pack my Tomtom Rider 550 since it has updated Speed camera maps, or my Zumo XT so I can have my music? 
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19 years
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Spare Smartphone And Helium Mobile Zero Plan For Google Maps
Some people may know this already, but Helium Mobile Zero has The Zero Plan ($0/month): 3GB of data, 300 texts, 100 minutes of calls—completely free. If someone has an old smartphone that is otherwise going unused, put Helium Mobile Zero on it and dedicate it to a vehicle for Google Maps navigation.
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19 years
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Waze Is Testing A Big Traffic Upgrade That Will Make Your Life Easier
I look forward to this being available in the United States.
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/waze-just-ti...
In testing right now
A new report indicates that Waze may be working on an addition that aims to offer more information regarding local traffic, and it’s one that Google Maps has had for a while now.
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19 years
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I Tried Google Maps' New Gemini Feature And It Was A Surprisingly Helpful AI Assistant
This might be a nice feature, if it works well.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-google-maps-new-gem...
Keep your hands on the wheel while chatting with Gemini about your route and destination -- or have it handle your to-do list.
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19 years
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Do You Use Google Maps Or Apple Maps On Your Apple iPhone?
My first experience with Apple iPhones was when my work issued me one three years ago. One year ago a bought my own Apple iPhone 15. I typically use Google Maps.
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19 years
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Home > T-Mobile Loses Customer After Dangerous Google Maps Ad Appears While Driving T-Mobile Loses Customer After Dangerous Goog
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19 years
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Using A Chromebook As A GPS
My wife and I are travelling right now. She is driving and I am using my Chromebook. I am wondering what the best way would be for me to connect an Android smartphone to my Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 and use it as a bigger display for navigation?
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19 years
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Proximity Alert App
A friend of mine is looking for a smartphone app that generated either a text or an e-mail when a certain GPS point is crossed.
There is, or at least was, one called proximity Alert App or something similar in the past.
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4 years
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Apple IOS 26 and iPad OS 26 are available for download.
Just updated my iPhone to IOS 18.7 and after the update finished, I got the option to upgrade to IOS 26. Doing that upgrade now.
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4 years
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Apple IOS 18.7 and IPadOS 18.7 is available for download.
Apple IOS 18.7 and IPadOS 18.7 is available for download.
Supposedly version 26 is also becoming available today.
Updating my devices now.
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17 years
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Apple watch / vendor incompetence
We purchased an Apple watch on amazon, from amazon being the seller (authorized), with cellular.
Between Verizon, Apple, then physically setting foot at Apple and Verizon, nobody could get the cellular to activate.
Out of frustration, I decided to try on my own at home, and I got it to work.
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4 years
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Apple IOS 18.6.2 and IPadOS 18.6.2 is available for download
Apple IOS 18.6.2 and IPadOS 18.6.2 is available for download. Looks like security updates.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124925
Updating my devices now.
What's The Oldest Version Of Android You Would Use In A Smartphone Or Tablet?
I am still perusing some smartphones and tablets that are rugged and have a bright screen. Many of them have somewhat older versions of the Android Operating System.
What is the oldest version of Android that you would use in a smartphone or tablet?