Smartphones & Tablets

Which one would you prefer?

I prefer skin because it is less costly, provide a better grip, add some creativity and less chunky or bulky than a case.

I am looking for a new Android tablet. Looking for one with at 10 - 12 inch screen with good speed and good ram and rom and an SD card slot. I also want it to be able to have data, not just Wifi.

I have the Nexus 7 (2012) but it is getting old and I want a little bigger and better one.

So far I have found a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 at 9.7 inches.
It looks on reviews to be good.

As posted above, I am looking for a Windows 10 tablet. So far, I haven't found any mainstream brands with GPS built into them. Does anybody here happen to know of any?

I just got my first semi-smart phone and I'm trying to decide on a junk-call blocker. There are several on the Google store, but I'd like to get people's recommendations. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy J3, which of course is an Android. So, fellow Factorites, what's a good call blocker?

Phil

I currently have several Garmin GPS devices. The newest and most feature rich that I have is my Garmin Nüvi 3597LMTHD. I am pretty satisfied with its performance. I am considering getting another device for one of my vehicles and I am considering whether I should get another Garmin Nüvi 3597LMTHD or if I should get am Apple iPhone and install the Garmin StreetPilot Onboard App.

I don't see a section for Google Maps, so I felt the need to share how to bring in POI files to a "My Map." Then, on my Android phone, I can set that My Map as the foundation for Google Maps. SOO cool to see my special POIs as I use Google Maps.
Here's a video on how to import POI Factory files to Google My Maps.
https://youtu.be/PiMG99F7feA

Improved stability. Downloaded to my iPhone 6 and used with no issues.

How can i use the pois on my tablet? I can load pois easily onto my nuvi with poiloader, but I haven't found a similar app that can do so.
Also, it has to work when I don't have cell coverage.

Good day folks

On a recent trip I lost my trusty old Nuvi 255 GPSr . For the return trip I resorted to my iPhone 6 with NavMii (Canada).

I paired my motorcycle helmet with the smartphone and enjoyed NavMii's voice prompts - something my old Nuvi doesn't do.

I missed the Nuvi- my waypoints, custom POIs and alerts but the NavMii app did a decent job and got me home on time.

I have been trying to use Google Maps a little more but am having trouble finding just the information I need. Thought it would be good to start a post.l

My question:
I can make a route in Google Maps on my PC and send it to my phone. The route comes in as a notification and if I click on the notification it will send the route to Google Maps.

Just got this

https://www.apple.com/ios/ios10-preview/

Oh goodie.. We get to be Guinea pigs again!

For those of you that use this program the new release supposedly addresses stability issues.

A good tutorial for loading maps and how to use them in osmand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEUvmCYuLCs&feature=youtu.be

Do you think the release of the iPhone SE will get other manufacturers to make more small form factor smartphones without major compromises to specifications?

I would like more diversity in flagship phone sizes.

What do you guys think of this?

I think some non-techies have not really paid much attention to electronic privacy rights in the past. But now Apple's recent stance has increased awareness.

No matter the outcome, I'm glad to see more discussion around this topic, especially in the larger population.

Just purchased the Vívofit 2 as a gift. After downloading the manual all looks pretty straight forward. Want to set it up before giving it to my wife. Anyone have any tips that may not be covered in the manual? I talked to some guys and gals before buying this and they say they really like these fitness activity reporters.

I received the Android 5.1.1 update from 5.0.1 today on my Verizon Note 4 and all went very smooth OTA. Took about 15-20 minutes to download and complete the install.

http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-maps-now-domina...

It's come a long way...

I think I finally have to admit that my trusty GPSmap 60CS is retired. I haven't used it for my field work in over two years.

In its place, I have been using a wonderful app called Theodolite by Hunter Research and Technology, LLC.

I just learned this today: If you have a device with iOS 8.2 or earlier, Airplane Mode will also turn off GPS...

So - on iPhones running any iOS after 8.3 - Airplane Mode will leave the GPS receiver working on the device, and you can use it with an app that stores full maps on the device without a need for a cellular or wifi data connection.