Showing posts with label android gps app. Show all posts
Showing posts with label android gps app. Show all posts

March 20, 2013

What android GPS app would be good to use for Geocaching?

Q. I have just joined the Geocaching website. I have a samsung captivate android 2.2 firmware version. I need to know of applications that have a gps that allows you to type in the coordinates numbers, that allow you to play the game. Any suggestions on an easy use app?
Thanks in Advance.

A. First of all, when you say "the Geocaching website" I'm going to assume you mean Geocaching.com...

The official Geocaching app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groundspeak.geocaching seems to be the best one out there, but it costs $10.

I use "c:geo - opensource" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cgeo.geocaching and it works reasonably well, but sometimes the caches don't show up in the exact right spot on the map... but when that happens at least it shows you that the location may be off (circles it in orange). And there's also a workaround for the issue, so it's not that big of a deal. Bottom line: this app will be fine if you want to save money, but if you don't mind the $10, the official app is better.

The OpenCaching app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.opencache looks pretty good, but it's only for OpenCaching.com


What is the most accurate gps tracker app on the android market?
Q. I'm looking for a gps tracker app that can do "live" tracking between friends. I also need it to be as accurate as possible. Latitude isn't accurate enough (sometimes its miles off). Any suggestions?

A. Any of them really. Accuracy is totally dependant on how well GPS is received, and no app can receive GPS better than any other.


Is there a GPS-type app that you can set to alert you when your driving speed goes to high?
Q. So for example, if I'm driving on a freeway with 55mph speed limit, I could set the GPS app to "ding" or something if I go over a certain speed, which I could set to something like 64mph. Just wondering. Also, I would prefer an app for the iPhone, but if there isn't one for the iPhone I would still like to know if there is one for Android.

Thanks!

A. What do you think the speedometer is for?


Is there a GPS Android app that works without Internet connection?
Q. I bought a samsung galaxy y 2 months ago and it has gps feature unfortunately I need internet connection to use google maps navigation so I'm wondering if theres any GPS app that doesnt require internet. Thanks!
I forgot to mention that im from Italy :x

A. Yes, you need a pure GPS app. They are not cheap and you can find them on the market. Here is one example from Navigon for US. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navigon.navigator_checkout_us





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March 1, 2013

What android app to track your running log?

Q. I am not looking for anything fancy. I don't need a GPS app. I am only wanting an app to track my running miles and maybe times. The past several years I have kept a monthly and yearly totals. I am only looking for an android app that will keep something like that for me. If it could also keep some time details that would be OK, but the main goal is the monthly and yearly total.

This year I ran/walked 1000 miles so far. I get tired of using a calendar and pens.

Do you know of an app that does that?

A. Nike + Running or
Runkeeper or
MapMyRun

I like Nike best


GPS Android App - I want to walk through the woods is there an app that will LEAD ME BACK?
Q. I am searching for an Android App that will allow me to set a starting point (as to where I actually want to be lead back to when I am ready)...

I would like this app to simply keep up with the path that I take and remember so that I can make it back when ready to turn around.

It would also be neat if it would also offer me a "shortest distance" or route from my selected starting point to the ending point that I have established (can't establish the ending point until i get in the woods to where I want to be at)

So if I am looking for a particular spot or exact location - I would like to walk there and set this as the ending point.

Any such Android App available?

A. Maverick: GPS Navigation
BackCountry Navigator PRO GPS
Backpacker GPS Trails Lite
Trimble Outdoors Navigator Pro
Gaia GPS

thousands of others


What android GPS app would be good to use for Geocaching?
Q. I have just joined the Geocaching website. I have a samsung captivate android 2.2 firmware version. I need to know of applications that have a gps that allows you to type in the coordinates numbers, that allow you to play the game. Any suggestions on an easy use app?
Thanks in Advance.

A. First of all, when you say "the Geocaching website" I'm going to assume you mean Geocaching.com...

The official Geocaching app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groundspeak.geocaching seems to be the best one out there, but it costs $10.

I use "c:geo - opensource" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cgeo.geocaching and it works reasonably well, but sometimes the caches don't show up in the exact right spot on the map... but when that happens at least it shows you that the location may be off (circles it in orange). And there's also a workaround for the issue, so it's not that big of a deal. Bottom line: this app will be fine if you want to save money, but if you don't mind the $10, the official app is better.

The OpenCaching app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.opencache looks pretty good, but it's only for OpenCaching.com


What is the most accurate gps tracker app on the android market?
Q. I'm looking for a gps tracker app that can do "live" tracking between friends. I also need it to be as accurate as possible. Latitude isn't accurate enough (sometimes its miles off). Any suggestions?

A. Any of them really. Accuracy is totally dependant on how well GPS is received, and no app can receive GPS better than any other.





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February 22, 2013

I lost my android phone, will tmobile replace it for free?

Q. I can't seem to find my phone. I think I left it at an HEB (grocery store) but the problem is that the battery died so I cant locate it with this gps app thing. I checked online and it hasn't been used so that means no one stole it. Will t mobile replace it with another android phone or will they give me a crappy one?

A. NOPE have to pay as much as you first bought it for


How do android developers obtain information to put into their apps?
Q. If an android developer were to create a GPS system or a Weather App, how do they get the information fed into the application? Obviously i wouldn't have my own sattelite or weather station so how do i put information into the application?

A. For GPS you'd use the Android core libraries, like this class: http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/LocationManager.html

For a weather app you'd use some weather API, the most obvious probably being the Google Weather API, but you could really use any one you want. http://blog.programmableweb.com/2010/02/08/googles-secret-weather-api/


What features would you like to see on future iPhones?
Q. Some things I'd like to see the iPhone have in the future:
-Faster processor
-4G network
-Longer-lasting battery
-Video Camera
-Camera Flash
-Higher Resolution Camera/Less Blurry Pictures
-Turn-by-Turn GPS app like android's
-HDMI output
-Thermometer

What else can you guys think of?

What else can you guys think of?

A. It goes fast enough, it's a phone not a desktop computer
The network is based on the carrier, that's not under the control of Apple
Will probably get that
3Gs has that
Maybe
megapixel myth
Has it, you can get the tomtom kit
It's a phone not a desktop computer

I'd like it to wipe my ass and make me breakfast.


What is the best golf GPS phone app out there for Android?
Q. Finally got a new phone, and need an app for it for golf. Price matters too!

A. Best Golf GPS Rangefinder for Android GREENFINDER

www.golfholable.com





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January 20, 2013

What android app to track your running log?

Q. I am not looking for anything fancy. I don't need a GPS app. I am only wanting an app to track my running miles and maybe times. The past several years I have kept a monthly and yearly totals. I am only looking for an android app that will keep something like that for me. If it could also keep some time details that would be OK, but the main goal is the monthly and yearly total.

This year I ran/walked 1000 miles so far. I get tired of using a calendar and pens.

Do you know of an app that does that?

A. Nike + Running or
Runkeeper or
MapMyRun

I like Nike best


What android GPS app would be good to use for Geocaching?
Q. I have just joined the Geocaching website. I have a samsung captivate android 2.2 firmware version. I need to know of applications that have a gps that allows you to type in the coordinates numbers, that allow you to play the game. Any suggestions on an easy use app?
Thanks in Advance.

A. First of all, when you say "the Geocaching website" I'm going to assume you mean Geocaching.com...

The official Geocaching app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groundspeak.geocaching seems to be the best one out there, but it costs $10.

I use "c:geo - opensource" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cgeo.geocaching and it works reasonably well, but sometimes the caches don't show up in the exact right spot on the map... but when that happens at least it shows you that the location may be off (circles it in orange). And there's also a workaround for the issue, so it's not that big of a deal. Bottom line: this app will be fine if you want to save money, but if you don't mind the $10, the official app is better.

The OpenCaching app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.opencache looks pretty good, but it's only for OpenCaching.com


What is the most accurate gps tracker app on the android market?
Q. I'm looking for a gps tracker app that can do "live" tracking between friends. I also need it to be as accurate as possible. Latitude isn't accurate enough (sometimes its miles off). Any suggestions?

A. Any of them really. Accuracy is totally dependant on how well GPS is received, and no app can receive GPS better than any other.


Is there a GPS-type app that you can set to alert you when your driving speed goes to high?
Q. So for example, if I'm driving on a freeway with 55mph speed limit, I could set the GPS app to "ding" or something if I go over a certain speed, which I could set to something like 64mph. Just wondering. Also, I would prefer an app for the iPhone, but if there isn't one for the iPhone I would still like to know if there is one for Android.

Thanks!

A. What do you think the speedometer is for?





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December 16, 2012

What is the best golf GPS phone app out there for Android?

Q. Finally got a new phone, and need an app for it for golf. Price matters too!

A. Best Golf GPS Rangefinder for Android GREENFINDER

www.golfholable.com


Is there an android app that would allow me to track (preferably in real-time) my phone?
Q. I want to see if i could put the phone in my parents car to see how long I could have an open house for ( I would track the phone and therefore their car from the computer). Is this possible? The phone doesn't have service and 3g anymore because its my old phone but it was GPS and Wifi. Is it possible?

A. There are phone tracking gps tracking apps for android like phonesheriff and mobilespy.
Check monitoring-softwares.com for more info about those tracker tools.


Is there an Android App that tells you how fast you go?
Q. I am a snowboarder and what to know how fast I am going down the hill, is there an app for that?

A. Ulysse Speedometer

*Speed Edge GPS Speedometer
High-accuracy* GPS-based speedometer that is shows real speed of your car in mph, km/h or knots. And for each speed unit you can define individual gauge range.
� Average Speedometer.
Tap Compass for switch to Average Speedometer, long press resets Average Speedometer for new measurement
� GPS Altitude.
Reports altitude, measured by phone�s GPS
� Log different trip parameters
Display time and distance for current trip, accumulated time and distance for all today trips, yesterday, last week and last month


What is the best android app for gps tracking?
Q. I want to save my camp location in the woods, then use an app that will point an arrow to the location and give me the distance.

A. Try Google Maps or Google Latitude.





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November 27, 2012

What is the most accurate gps tracker app on the android market?

Q. I'm looking for a gps tracker app that can do "live" tracking between friends. I also need it to be as accurate as possible. Latitude isn't accurate enough (sometimes its miles off). Any suggestions?

A. Any of them really. Accuracy is totally dependant on how well GPS is received, and no app can receive GPS better than any other.


Is there a GPS Android app that works without Internet connection?
Q. I bought a samsung galaxy y 2 months ago and it has gps feature unfortunately I need internet connection to use google maps navigation so I'm wondering if theres any GPS app that doesnt require internet. Thanks!
I forgot to mention that im from Italy :x

A. Yes, you need a pure GPS app. They are not cheap and you can find them on the market. Here is one example from Navigon for US. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navigon.navigator_checkout_us


I lost my android phone, will tmobile replace it for free?
Q. I can't seem to find my phone. I think I left it at an HEB (grocery store) but the problem is that the battery died so I cant locate it with this gps app thing. I checked online and it hasn't been used so that means no one stole it. Will t mobile replace it with another android phone or will they give me a crappy one?

A. NOPE have to pay as much as you first bought it for


What features would you like to see on future iPhones?
Q. Some things I'd like to see the iPhone have in the future:
-Faster processor
-4G network
-Longer-lasting battery
-Video Camera
-Camera Flash
-Higher Resolution Camera/Less Blurry Pictures
-Turn-by-Turn GPS app like android's
-HDMI output
-Thermometer

What else can you guys think of?

What else can you guys think of?

A. It goes fast enough, it's a phone not a desktop computer
The network is based on the carrier, that's not under the control of Apple
Will probably get that
3Gs has that
Maybe
megapixel myth
Has it, you can get the tomtom kit
It's a phone not a desktop computer

I'd like it to wipe my ass and make me breakfast.





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November 25, 2012

Is there an Android App that tells you how fast you go?

Q. I am a snowboarder and what to know how fast I am going down the hill, is there an app for that?

A. Ulysse Speedometer

*Speed Edge GPS Speedometer
High-accuracy* GPS-based speedometer that is shows real speed of your car in mph, km/h or knots. And for each speed unit you can define individual gauge range.
� Average Speedometer.
Tap Compass for switch to Average Speedometer, long press resets Average Speedometer for new measurement
� GPS Altitude.
Reports altitude, measured by phone�s GPS
� Log different trip parameters
Display time and distance for current trip, accumulated time and distance for all today trips, yesterday, last week and last month


What is the best android app for gps tracking?
Q. I want to save my camp location in the woods, then use an app that will point an arrow to the location and give me the distance.

A. Try Google Maps or Google Latitude.


Android app to recover or track/ lock my phone if stolen?
Q. What is a good antitheft android app to use, please only recommend ones you have tried and they work. A bit pointless if it doesn't pull it's wait in the worst event.
I want an app that doesn't drain out my battery
Free or cheap
won't download adds
will properly track my phone at any distant
* Must be able to lock my phone remotely by SMS, even if the theft removes the SIM

Thanks for the advice in advance!

A. I used mobilespy for my kid's android:
http://www.monitoring-softwares.com/phone-monitoring-software.html
it can help locate the gps and remotely lock the phone.


How does the app for android mob phone called foursquare work please?
Q. I just cannot get my head around it. And does it run of gps or internet? How do you upload the activity's to facebook? I know if I click the "check in" it auto uploads to the profile that I have on there website at foursquare, And what is this all about and what for anyway! I cannot find any information for it's purpose??? help

A. What is the purpose?
The "purpose" is just to let your friends know what you're up to. Its like Twitter or Facebook, just more location-specific. You can earn different "badges" for checking in at different places ("venues"). Also, when you are the person who has checked in the most at a venue over the past 60 days, you become the "mayor." Some business even reward their mayors (or just frequent visitors) with specials or coupons and stuff. A gym in my area is currently offering a massage or personal training session to people who check in a bunch of times this month (not sure what the # is).

What does it use on your phone?
To get your location, it uses your gps if you have it turned on. If your GPS is off, it gets a more general location just from your cell signal. This will sometimes say that you are too far away from a venue though, because its not as accurate as GPS. The app will also use your phones internet to show you places (venues) around you (you can also search for venues) and to post the checkin data to wherever you choose (more details below).

What happens when you check in?
- You can add some text (like a comment) and/or a picture. But you don't have to.
- You choose if you want Foursquare to alert your Foursquare friends
- You choose if you want Foursquare to post the checkin to your Facebook page (you need to first link them in the settings)
- You choose if you want Foursquare to post the checkin to your Twitter feed (you need to first link them in the settings)

That's a quick summary. More details can be found on their website and across various sites on the internet.





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November 20, 2012

What features would you like to see on future iPhones?

Q. Some things I'd like to see the iPhone have in the future:
-Faster processor
-4G network
-Longer-lasting battery
-Video Camera
-Camera Flash
-Higher Resolution Camera/Less Blurry Pictures
-Turn-by-Turn GPS app like android's
-HDMI output
-Thermometer

What else can you guys think of?

What else can you guys think of?

A. It goes fast enough, it's a phone not a desktop computer
The network is based on the carrier, that's not under the control of Apple
Will probably get that
3Gs has that
Maybe
megapixel myth
Has it, you can get the tomtom kit
It's a phone not a desktop computer

I'd like it to wipe my ass and make me breakfast.


What is the best golf GPS phone app out there for Android?
Q. Finally got a new phone, and need an app for it for golf. Price matters too!

A. Best Golf GPS Rangefinder for Android GREENFINDER

www.golfholable.com


Is there an android app that would allow me to track (preferably in real-time) my phone?
Q. I want to see if i could put the phone in my parents car to see how long I could have an open house for ( I would track the phone and therefore their car from the computer). Is this possible? The phone doesn't have service and 3g anymore because its my old phone but it was GPS and Wifi. Is it possible?

A. There are phone tracking gps tracking apps for android like phonesheriff and mobilespy.
Check monitoring-softwares.com for more info about those tracker tools.


Is there an Android App that tells you how fast you go?
Q. I am a snowboarder and what to know how fast I am going down the hill, is there an app for that?

A. Ulysse Speedometer

*Speed Edge GPS Speedometer
High-accuracy* GPS-based speedometer that is shows real speed of your car in mph, km/h or knots. And for each speed unit you can define individual gauge range.
� Average Speedometer.
Tap Compass for switch to Average Speedometer, long press resets Average Speedometer for new measurement
� GPS Altitude.
Reports altitude, measured by phone�s GPS
� Log different trip parameters
Display time and distance for current trip, accumulated time and distance for all today trips, yesterday, last week and last month





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