Smartphones & Tablets

 

What Android Or Apple Apps Would Be Most Similar To Google Maps To Navigate Across The Water?

As posted above, I am looking for apps, preferably free, that will be similar to Google Maps to navigate across the various waterways?

Apple has Released IOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5

Apple IOS 18.5 and IPadOS 18.5 is available for download.
Updating my devices now.

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release...

Apple Releases IOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1

Apple has Released IOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 which focuses on bug fixes, security fixes including a CarPlay issue.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282

Updating my iPhone and iPad now.

Apple Releases IOS 18.3.2

Apple has Released IOS 18.3.2 which contains security fixes.
Updating my iPhone now.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122281

Apple Releases IOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 With Security Fixes

Apple has released IOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 which contains security fixes.
Just updated my iPhone.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174

VPN Questionable Security

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-feds-have-some....

VPNs: Questionable Security and Privacy Policies?

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

T-Mobile Direct To Cell Service

I will be adding T-Mobile as a second line of service on my phone.

https://www.t-mobile.com/business/industry-solutions/connect...

It’s a different kind of satellite service.

MapFactor Custom POI'S

For those who use the MapFactor navigation app for your android phone or tablet. You can import the custom poi files from POI Factory using the digger conversion tool at download.mapfactor.com/digger_12.zip . The files are changed from the csv format to a mca file. I copied the instructions from the MapFactor forum. .

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

a fix for an iPhone lock-screen annoyance you may be seeing too

Apple and a news organization, without asking, added what looks like a widget to my iPhone lock screen on Election Day.

It took awhile for me to figure out how to get it off, but I succeeded. If you have this and if it annoys you too, read on.

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"141 could draw faster than he, but Irving was looking for 143..."

Verizon Outage

With Verizon having issues today, perhaps some people that normally use Google maps will be resurrecting their Garmins.

https://mashable.com/article/verizon-outage-when-will-it-be-...

Adding Android Auto To A Vehicle

I am definitely late to this party. I also know that there have been previous Android Auto threads, but I am starting a new one because the others were a bit dated.

I have Android Auto in our newest vehicle. My wife likes it. I am just starting to look into adding it to another vehicle of ours.

iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone and iPad

Apple has released new software just now for its customers, including iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 17.6.1 for iPad. As for what’s new in iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone? The release notes mention it includes bug fixes and “addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.”

Smartphone Virus?

I was doing a search on my iPhone yesterday using Siri, when I suddenly got a pop up screen saying my phone was 28.6% damaged by two viruses! The message had a Google header that looked official. It said to go to the App Store and download an anti virus app. Unless I did this immediately, my Simm card, photos and contact list would be affected.

Using Samsung Galaxy Tab Active PRO SM-T547UZKAXAA With Polaris Ride Command

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active PRO SM-T547UZKAXAA that we had been using with the Polaris Ride Command app for UTV navigation. My wife and I found out this weekend that the Samsung tablet is on Android 11 will get no more Android OS updates and the Ride Command app will no longer work with it because it needs Android 12 or newer. What are my choices now?

iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available

The final big update to iOS 17?
iOS 17.6 arrives late in the life cycle of iOS 17, and follows May’s debut of iOS 17.5. We’re two months out from iOS 18’s expected September release, so it’s possible there could be an iOS 17.7 on the horizon.
However, it’s also just as likely this is the last notable release iOS 17 will receive.

Can I Run Split Screen On An Android Tablet And Use Two Mapping Apps Simultaneously?

For anybody using a tablet for navigation, have you ever tried split screen mode and using two different navigation apps at the same time? If so, did it work well or was in confusing?

EDIT: It looks like it is possible. Now I need to take a crack at it.

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/44713

I Wish Garmin Made An Android Tablet Or Android Maps App

My wife and I have been riding our UTV the past two days near Hill City MN. We have been using my Samsung tablet with the Ride Command app on it for navigation. She prefers that over Garmin on ATV/UTV rides.

Google Maps Smartphone Vs Web Bases Results

On another forum, a member posted that Google Maps smartphone versions aren't in sync with the web-based version. I have never made close comparisons of one vs. the other. Has anybody here experienced discrepancies between them?

Mapfactor Navigator with offline maps

I have been using this Mapfactor Navigator GPS program for some time. Lots of free features including free offline maps. No data connection needed.. Any member looking for a free GPS program for their phone may like this. You can find the downloads here https://navigatorfree.mapfactor.com/en/download/ .

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

Apple Expands Satellite Messaging Capabilities With iOS 18

With iOS 18 Apple now has four features that use its satellite service:

Messages via satellite,

Emergency SOS via satellite,

Location via satellite (through Find My) and

Roadside Assistance via satellite.

https://www.satellitetoday.com/connectivity/2024/06/11/apple...

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