Power GPS functionality of your mobile phone
A few years ago the notion of the land was a subject almost science fiction. Now, we have at our disposal all types of devices that use GPS (Global Position System) to triangulate positions: GPS for bicycle, car and even GPS receivers built into mobile phones.
It is precisely these that interest us. It goes without saying that mobile telephony is evolving at breakneck speed. Now, few high-end phones that do not have factory-installed GPS receiver. And because of this, many developers who invest time and effort to develop applications that take advantage of opportunities that allow these devices.
Here we list a number of applications to be able to experiment with the GPS installed by default on your mobile phone and make the most possible.
Maps and location
The most common are programs that calculate your current coordinates, represent a map and calculate routes from point A to point B:
Google Maps: Google Maps on your mobile phone thanks to the native clientThis version of Google Maps is especially developed for Symbian OS terminals, faster and more stable than the generic version in Java.
Nokia Maps: The official viewer Nokia MapsNokia Maps is an excellent map viewer developed and distributed by Nokia able to load and display maps from around the world. With Nokia Maps you can locate streets and share locations with friends, among other possibilities.
Travel & Tourism
Similar programs are those that include a database of attractions. Very useful when traveling abroad and want to visit typical of the country.
smart2go: An excellent display of maps and routes completely freesmart2go is a program that lets you download and view maps on your mobile phone with both geographic information and tourist.
POI-Warner LITE: Turn your iPhone into a radar detector speed controlIt’s one of those programs that can save trouble and, above all, money if you normally use a sensible way. A program that lets you locate the cruise control radars installed in major cities.
Save and share routes
In addition to locating and calculating coordinates, there are solutions like those listed below that you can record and share routes with others.
Google Earth Companion: Save routes in a format compatible with Google Earth (KML)With Google Earth Companion allows you to record routes in KML format and view them on the popular Google Earth map viewer. Is able to calculate and display coordinates, speed, direction and generate the graph of the trajectory.
Buddyway: Record and share your routes directly from your mobile phoneWith Buddyway can view the coordinates of your current position and store routes in a really simple and totally autonomous. Includes the functions necessary to send routes to the official website of the program and share it with others.
Sports
More and more users acquire a GPS to monitor your sport. In this way, they can navigate the mountain, record information such as distance traveled, among other possibilities.
Run.GPS Trainer UV: Luxury coach for your sportIf you have a GPS device, UV Run.GPS Trainer will help you tailor your training plan and keep all information from your exercise. In addition, through their voice prompts will become your companion as you run, you walk or pedal.
chtiGPS: GPS interpreter breaks out of urban landchtiGPS sign language interpreter is a specially designed GPS locations outside of urban areas. If you usually practice mountain bike routes or do other activities in natural surroundings, chtiGPS is ideal.
Location of mobile phones
In this category are those programs that increase the chances of recovering a mobile phone in case of loss or theft. Basically, can locate a phone on a map.
Phonelocator: Locate the position of your mobile phone from internetPhonelocator is a utility that enables you to locate your phone on the internet using a free tracing service.
Geocaching photos and geolocation
Geotag photos and search for hidden treasures in fashion. Programs that, first, to identify where exactly has taken a picture and, second, allow sharing coordinates of hidden treasures with others.
Twipster: Take photos from your mobile geolocated and share Twipster is a utility that allows you to share your photo tours from the mobile Internet, if your phone is equipped with a GPS or an external GPS module via Bluetooth.
OpenGPX: Join the geocaching with this GPX file managerOpenGPX is an application that can display maps downloaded from several pages GPX geocaching, especially geocaching.com, to get you started on this peculiar sport for treasure hunters.
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