ASUS has released an update for the Transformer Prime. The update attempts to fix the GPS issues that some users have had with the new tablet. The update is available as a download from the ASUS website and brings the tablet up to version 9.4.2.7. This update is also an Ice Cream Sandwich update.
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iPhone 4S Location Gets GLONASS Support Alongside GPS
October 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking over the specs page of the iPhone 4S you might have noticed that as well as supporting GPS, the new smartphone also has support for GLONASS. GLONASS (meaning GLObalnaya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema) is Russias answer to the US GPS system. The project started as far back as 1976 and is essentially a different system to track you around the globe. At the moment GLONASS isn’t active although the last satellite was sent in to space very recently.
TomTom Pro 9150 GPS Launches – Includes Vehicle Tracking
April 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
TomTom has launched the TomTom PRO 9150 GPS unit. The new satnav unit includes a 5 inch screen and has been designed for business users. As well as being able to show drivers the best route to travel, the unit also works with WORKsmart and allows real-time communication to an office which in turn, can let management know where its drivers are.
This might seem a bit obtrusive for some, but for a business it allows the company to work more efficiently such as working out which driver is closest to a call out. Rather than having to phone around, the main office can speak direct to a driver who could be minutes away from a call out. [Read more…]
iOS 4.3 Personal Hotspot Passes GPS Details to iPad
March 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple rolled out iOS 4.3 recently and with that came the ability to use the iPhone 4 as a personal wireless hotspot for up to 3 users (generally a paid extra on your contract). What we didn’t know is that when connecting up to the wireless hotspot with a WiFi iPad 1 or 2, the GPS data is shared with the iPad and allows you to pinpoint where you are on a map.
Prior to being able to do this, the regular WiFi iPad could not get GPS information due to the A-GPS module only being included on the 3G model. Having this feature bundled in is quite handy, especially for those wanting to see quickly where they are on an iPad. [Read more…]
Nokia N8 and Android Get Turn-by-Turn GPS With Sygic
December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Sygic Mobile Maps is now available for the Nokia N8 smartphone. The Mobile Maps brings turn-by-turn navigation to the N8.
As well as working on the N8, the new maps navigation app is also compatible with other Symbian^3 devices. [Read more…]
Samsung GPS Restore App Launched for Captivate and Vibrant
November 30, 2010 by 2 Comments
Samsung has launched an app in the Android Market for those who own Samsung Galaxy S class smartphones that still have GPS problems.
Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S, it has had problems tracking your location with some cases reporting that you are in the next city along.
“During online surveillance, there is an abundance of GPS tweaks that impair GPS performance. Often times, no backup is performed to restore values prior to modifications. Samsung has released an application that restores GPS settings to recommended factory defaults for optinum [sic] performance.”
Samsung Captivate GPS Fix Incoming
September 22, 2010 by 1 Comment
Samsung has announced that a fix for the Samsung Captivate GPS problem is going to be pushed out within the next few weeks.
The problem that is in all Galaxy S class smartphones is the GPS that is often miles out in terms of how close it can track you. The fix should fix this problem for Captivate owners.
For others who want the fix, ie those who use other variants of the Galaxy S class smartphones, it appears that you’ll need to wait a little longer to get the update. [Read more…]
Nike+ GPS App Requires No External Sensor
September 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Nike has created a new Nike+ app for the iPhone and iPod touch that lets users track their running progress without using the external sensor attached to a shoe.
The new app called Nike+ GPS is compatible with the iPhone 4, 3GS and the iPod touch 2nd gen through 4th gen. Of course the iPod touch doesn’t have a GPS sensor. For those with a touch, you’ll be restricted to tracking runs through the accelerometer which means you wont get maps of your run (unless you have an external GPS case). [Read more…]
Galaxy S GPS Problems fixed on Samsung EPIC 4G
August 19, 2010 by 5 Comments
The Samsung Galaxy S has a problem with it’s GPS. The problem is that it can’t get an accurate fix on the smartphone. Instead it either cannot find you, lists you a street or two away, or sometimes lists you in a completely separate town.
A fix for this problem which causes problems on ALL Galaxy S smartphones is coming next month from what Samsung tell us.
For those who are opting to get a Samsung Epic 4G (another variant of the Galaxy S class of phones), this problem has already been fixed. [Read more…]
Deal of the Day: Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
May 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Garmin nuvi 260W is a 4.3 inch widescreen satnav device that comes preloaded with maps of north America.
The device provides turn-by-turn directions in either 2D or 3D allowing you to easily navigate your way around. Voice guidance is included with this satnav as is text to speech allowing the system to speak out street names rather than saying “turn left in 30 yards”.
Garmin nuvi 260W Features
* GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
* 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
* Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech
* Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot
* Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more [Read more…]
Jobo photoGPS Models receive an Update
April 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Two new photoGPS models have been launched by Jobo that bring more capacity and more locations to the GPS tracking devices.
The Jobo photoGPS 2 and photoGPS 4 are devices that sit on the hot-shoe of a camera and track GPS coordinates each time a photo is taken. When transferring images to a computer and the GPS information from the photoGPS module, the details are then merged.
These two new models have more coverage in streets, municipalities and POI’s by 23%, 42% and 27% respectively. [Read more…]
Sony NV-U35 GPS for Bike Owners
March 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Sony have announced a new GPS unit designed for bike users. The device is called the Sony NV-U34 and is more rugged than a traditional satnav unit allowing it to be used in all weather conditions.
The unit is quite small measuring 112 x 17.8 x 79mm and weighs 176 grams. It has a 3.5 inch QVGA screen that is also touchscreen displaying 320 x 240 pixels. The software built in allows for both 2D and 3D navigation. A specifically designed handlebar mount is also available allowing it to be securely attached to a bike.
Storage wise it has 8GB of memory built in which can be increased by using Memory Stick Duo cards. [Read more…]
