Smartphones & Tablets

I wasn't sure if I should post this in the Garmin sub-forum or here, but here goes. This is an article from GPSTracklog.com

http://gpstracklog.com/2013/11/garmin-smartphone-mounts.html

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/nov/11/apple-maps...

Is Apple Maps perfect? No. Neither is Google. Or Garmin Nuvi's maps. No Map is perfect. I've never had an experience using Apple's Maps that I haven't had on any other Map app - and Apple's Maps is getting better all the time.

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http://dlvr.it/4FH1Pl - For those that don't know... the BadElf is a GPSr that plugs in to the Apple device's charging port and gives wifi devices a GPS data source and supplements the GPS capabilities of cellular iDevices... I'm a satisfied user of one with my wifi iPad...

Does anyone else's Sygic random go into the "connect/login" screen requesting userid/password in the middle of usage?

Garmin has released an update to the iOS StreetPilot app and updated the maps for the app.

Decisions, decisions. My battery is dying in my poor old SG2S, although it will probably last another year. I recently got my wife an iPhone 4s, but I've been using it more than her I have to admit that I am impressed, even with a smaller screen. From all I've read there's a lot to like about the 5s.

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Open your App - go to Map Manager... download away.

And iOS Navigon users - check for an app update today (9/30) as well.

Anyone else having issues with the Sygic freezing on a Nexus 7 occasionally? Or of the GPS on a Nexus occasionally locking up?

It's unbelievable how clueless some drivers can be

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory/apple-app-directs-dri...

*this post is not intended to bash Apple maps. All nav apps can give incorrect directions. It's up to the drivers to use their brains.

The biometrics hacking team of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has successfully bypassed the biometric security of Apple's TouchID using easy everyday means. A fingerprint of the phone user, photographed from a glass surface, was enough to create a fake finger that could unlock an iPhone 5s secured with TouchID.

http://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2013/ccc-breaks-apple-touchid

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Likely 1PM US Eastern Time... iTunes 11.1 is now available as well - for best results you should install that before updating your iPhone/iPad to iOS7 .

Happy downloading.

I've been running the iOS7 betas... it will be like having a new phone...

What mounts are you all using or the smartphone mount?

I got an iOttie mount ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B78MT44/ref=oh_details_o... ) and an Aduro mount ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ALV0V4/ref=oh_details_o... ) but I don't like the suction base of these units.

Hello all
I have a question.
Does iPad Wi-Fi model supports GPS function like Garmin navigation app or google map? Like when I drive around, is it keep track of my location?

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I have another question for all of you again...

I have always just had a simple flip phone that I could make calls on.

Now I want a smart phone. I now have Bluetooth to my hearing aids and my phone rings in my ears and I answer it without the phone. But, when it rings I do not know who is calling as the phone is in my purse.

Even though I like my Nexus 4 and the Android OS, I am considering an iPhone to see how they compare. I really want the ability to use Dyle TV and the Garmin StreetPilot OnBoard App. Anyway, now that the Garmin StreetPilot OnBoard App has been out for a while, how well does it work? Is it pretty stable or does Garmin still have some "bugs" to work out on it?

I'm thinking of getting the navigon app for an Android and want to know a few things. I've had several Nuvis, but. So if anyone has the app feel free to jump in!

Does it show you the current street (Garmins do not)?

What does it use for traffic?

How well do contacts work to plot a route?