Yesterday we heard from TechCrunch "that there are rumours flying around that Apple is sniffing around Waze with a view to a possible acquisition." Everyone is looking for Apple to take action in some fashion to correct the Maps fiasco, so in some ways there was some plausibility to the idea of … [Read more...]
When Apple first released Maps and there was a large backlash against the app, many people flocked to Waze, a free alternative turn-by-turn navigation system. Now, according to TechCrunch, rumors are swirling that Apple might be looking to acquire Waze for their own. … [Read more...]
iOS 6 has received a lot of flack for Apple's new non-Google Maps. People are not happy with it — not in the least because it's removed public transit directions (and replaced them with a very clunky, mostly non-functional alternative), and nixed Google Street View. And then, as if on cue, Garmin … [Read more...]
Recently I spent just over a week in Europe with family, and while I definitely didn't want to rack up a huge roaming bill, I still wanted to be able to use my GPS to find my way around — that's where I used City Maps 2Go. … [Read more...]
Waze — the incredibly popular, free, turn-by-turn navigation app has just received an update with a killer new feature: gas prices. That's right, it'll tell you where to go to get cheap gas along the way to your destination, something everyone will really appreciate in the era of high gas prices. … [Read more...]
By far, the stand out feature of the iOS 6 announcement was the new Maps app (even though city dwellers like myself are unimpressed by the loss of public transport and walking directions), but we're left wondering what's powering this new tool. It turns out that the extremely popular GPS makers … [Read more...]
If you need a GPS app for driving, there are options that range all across the price scale, and many of them are more than adequate. But if you want a serious GPS app, the best GPS app for iPhone, you're looking at two options: NAVIGON and TomTom. A strong argument could be made for either, and … [Read more...]
Wev've known for some time that the relationship between Apple and Google has been rocky — but is this the first hint that Apple might be ditching Google Maps? … [Read more...]
Garmin's GPS services tend to ask for a lot of money up front in order to give you access to their extensive maps, traffic information, and other useful features. Their newest app Garmin Streetpilot onDemand follows a different model: it's only $0.99 up front, but it's hobbled unless you pay an … [Read more...]
Despite recent confirmation from Google that they're sticking with providing maps for iOS, the old rumor that Apple will make their own GPS/Mapping app has reared its ugly head again. This time it comes via the folks at MacRumors who have sifted through the legalese for iOS 5, and found reference to … [Read more...]
