Smartphones & Tablets
 13 years
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Rooted Smartphone Users - Get Free 50 GB on Dropbox Acct.
From this thread over @ XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833833
* See post #2
1. Force stop your current drop box app
2. Clear all data
3. Remove the app
4. Download the zip file from this link
http://samsunggalaxys3apps.com/2012/...y-s3-apk-app/#
5. Be sure to put it on the root of your sd card or internal storage
6. Boot into recovery
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     15 years
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The top 5 iPhone 5 rumors
"According to the latest round of rumors and informed speculation, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will unveil its next iPhone in mid-September, with Sept. 12 the likely date. As with every iPhone launch, there has been a flurry of reports about what will be different with the next model.
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16 years
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Real Estate Phone App
Mel Foster, a regional real estate broker, is advertising their app. Check the nearby listings. Look at the info. Navigate to the address. Call the listing agent. I think home buyers will go for this one.
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14 years
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CO-Pilot Live sale
Frequent visitor, less then frequent commenter, just wanted to let folks know Co-Pilot's premium app is on sale for 45% off till August 12th
http://blog.copilotlive.com/na/2012/08/02/hot-summer-savings...
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18 years
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Transform your Nexus 7 into a car tech powerhouse
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57484949-48/transform-y...
With the aid of a few apps (and a bit of self-restraint), the Nexus 7 can become the navigation and media center of your car's dashboard.
Antuan Goodwin
by Antuan Goodwin
August 1, 2012 4:51 PM PDT
Your Google Nexus 7's new home could be in your car's cabin.
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15 years
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Verizon fined for blocking access
"Under the terms of today’s settlement, Verizon Wireless will make a voluntary payment to the Treasury in the amount of $1.25 million, and has committed to notifying the application store operator that it no longer objects to the availability of the tethering applications to C-Block network customers in the operator’s online market."
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18 years
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Introducing the Bad Elf GPS Pro
Bluetooth GPS puck... http://bad-elf.com/products/be-gps-2200/ -- looks like competition to Garmin's new GLO device...
...just a satisfied BadElf customer...
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17 years
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Apple ordered to run Samsung 'did not copy iPad' adverts
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18895384
A UK judge has ordered Apple to publish announcements that Samsung did not copy the design of its iPad, according to the Bloomberg news agency.
It said the judge said one notice should remain on Apple's website for at least six months, while other adverts should be placed in various newspapers and magazines.
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16 years
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Facetime over cellular (Greedy AT&T)
Data on smartphone: extra charge (and can't opt out of it whether you want it or not)
Tethering: extra charge
and now Facetime over cellular network: extra charge?
I am so happy T-Mobile USA is still T-Mobile USA.
http://9to5mac.com/2012/07/16/att-appears-set-to-control-and...
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18 years
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Garmin GLO - add GPS to wifi only tablets or enhance your smartphone
http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2012/07/garmin-glo-portabl...
Today we introduced GLO, a portable GPS and GLONASS receiver that brings Garmin’s industry-leading GPS technology to mobile devices.
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18 years
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Smartphone Offline Navigation Software
I know someone who may be interested in getting maps for offline navigation on an Android. I realize that this question is pretty subjective, but is there a clear winner among Co-Pilot vs. Navigon vs. Sygic vs. Google Offline maps?
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15 years
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How Apple's iPhone shook up the handset industry
Some interesting reading on how the iPhone impacted the cellular market and how perceptions have changed regarding all devices including your personal navigation device.
http://www.fiercewireless.com/special-reports/how-apples-iph...
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18 years
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Navigon for iOS updated
And on sale thru July 16. Among new features: Google street view.
Quarterly FreshMaps update also available.
Happy Downloading.
ps: I'm just a very satisfied user... don't work for 'em.
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18 years
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Coming to iOS6: Turn-by Turn Nav with Siri integration
Just announced at Apple WWDC... will be interesting to see details on that. iTunes should have video of the WWDC keynote later today or tomorrow to see what all else is coming from Apple.
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18 years
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Happy Face: Offline Google Maps Coming To Android Very Soon
This may make the makers of Co-Pilot and Navigon sit up and notice!
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/06/happy-face-offline-google-map...
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16 years
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Dumb Criminal
Disney cruise passenger Katy McCaffrey had her iPhone stolen by an employee while she was on a Disney Wonder Cruise. The employee's name was apparently Nelson. How does she know? Because she can read his name tag in the photos he continued to snap using her iPhone,
more here:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Stolen-iPhone-records-thiefs-...
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17 years
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iPhone dominates in consumer satisfaction
iPhone dominates in consumer satisfaction.
TomTom for iOS updated. info inside
LATEST, UPDATED TOMTOM MAP: Because roads are constantly changing – on average 15% of roads change every year – your TomTom Navigation app update comes with the latest and most up-to-date map.
If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else. - Yogi Berra