TomTom Adds Text-to-Speech to iPhone
November 12, 2009
A new upgrade to TomTom's iPhone GPS app attempts to bring its feature set up to its rivals'.
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Hurting Rivals, Google Unveils Free Phone GPS
Google’s service could chip away at sales of stand-alone GPS devices and the subscription services offered by cellphone carriers.
Stops and Starts of GPS Apps
The ability of one device to do virtually everything in your life is appealing, but smartphone navigation apps come with their own set of compromises.
As a Phone, It Makes a Good GPS
Garmin’s combination smartphone and GPS unit has superior features for providing directions. But as a phone, it faces strong competition.
Training Apps That Help You Sweat the Details
Smartphones offer an electronic alternative to a personal trainer by putting thousands of exercise programs and videos at your fingertips.
On the Trail of the Missing Gadget
Several companies offer GPS-based programs that can be activated if a smartphone, laptop or flash drive is lost or stolen.
Sending GPS Devices the Way of the Tape Deck?
The smartphone is beginning to displace the GPS receiver as a convenient way for drivers to get directions to unknown destinations.
Places to See as You Navigate
How do I add points of interest files to my Nuvi GPS?
Palm Pre, Elegant Contender
Palm’s new multitouch smartphone may be the challenger that can finally out-iPhone the iPhone.
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