GPS May 2012 Archive

Golf GPS, whether on a handheld device, wristwatch, or in a smartphone app, has advanced dramatically over the past year. And prices have come down, especially for access to course ... Read More

DeLorme has just released InReach for Smartphones, which brings satellite communication power to Apple iOS and Android devices. The InReach device is cable of sending 160-character messages to and from ... Read More

A dedicated cyclecomputer or a smartphone can provide you with your speed, distance, pace, elevation change, location, directions, and much more as you ride. There are more options than ever ... Read More

Tracking a vehicle, person, pet, or piece of property with GPS was once a technically difficult and costly process. GPS tracking takes the typical functions of a GPS device a ... Read More

GPS has long been a favorite tool for fishermen, making it easy to return to good spots. Freshwater  lake fishermen just got another great way to find fish with the ... Read More

If you've tried GPS mapping apps and found them to be too complicated, or if you haven't tried trip e-journaling and would like to start logging and sharing your adventures, ... Read More

Using a big screen is one of the ways portable GPS makers are setting themselves apart from the smartphone competition. If you thought an "oversize" 5-inch screen was large, watch ... Read More

Magellan this week introduced a new 2012-model line of portable car GPS devices ranging from $99 to $169. The top three models in the series have large, 5-inch (diagonal) screens. ... Read More

While iPhone GPS navigation apps seem to get all the buzz, there are some excellent apps available for Android operating system and Windows Phone 7 phones, as well. One of ... Read More