Turn Your Android Into A True Handheld GPS With OruxMaps – Part I: Interface

Application Name: OruxMaps Description: Provides most of the functionality of a dedicated handheld GPS unit. Publisher’s website: OruxMaps Cost: Free (donationware) Version/date reviewed: v.3.27  /  11-27-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) In the very first post on this website, almost four months ago, I argued that Android […]

Map GPS Satellite Positions With GPS Finder

Application Name: GPS Finder Description: Maps GPS satellite positions in the sky, and above a map of the Earth. Publisher’s website: Cynoxure Cost: Free Version/date reviewed: v.1.1.3  /  11-14-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) Note: This app is also listed as CyGPSFinder, but the app’s name on […]

Imageotag: Photo Orientation/Geotagging, Annotation And Google Earth Photo Overlay Tour Creator

Application Name: Imageotag Description: Photo position and orientation recording; thumbnail mapping; audio/text photo annotation; Google Earth photo overlay tour creator Publisher’s website: Imageotag Cost: Free (donationware) Version/date reviewed: v. 1.1.11  /  11-12-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) Imageotag is a fairly-new geotagging-oriented Android camera app with a […]

Two General Android GPS Apps: GPS Test and GPS Status

Sometimes, you just need a quick display of GPS satellite status and current position. GPS Test and GPS Status are two handy Android apps for just that, with additional functionality as a bonus. Application Name: GPS Status Description: GPS satellite status and coordinate display. Publisher’s website: Eclipsim Cost: Free (ad-supported); €1.49 euro donation removes ad. […]

Remove Photo Geotagging Info With Geo Eraser

Application Name: Geo Eraser Free Description: Creates a copy of a photo with geotagging coordinates removed Publisher’s website: Sakaneya Cost: Free (ad-supported) Version/date reviewed: v. 0.22  /  10-17-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) A recent NY Times article told the story of how Mythbuster Adam Savage posted an iPhone […]

Android External Bluetooth GPS Apps: Bluetooth GPS Provider

Application Name: Bluetooth GPS Provider Description: Replaces internal GPS coordinate signal with one from an external Bluetooth GPS receiver. Publisher’s website: mobile-j.de Cost: Free Version/date reviewed: v. 1.2.5c  /  10-20-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) Note: Before using this app, you will need to pair your external […]

Android Bluetooth GPS Transmitter App: SolidSync Network/Bluetooth GPS

Application Name: SolidSync Network/Bluetooth GPS Description: Transmits GPS position data over Bluetooth or over a network using TCP/IP from your Android unit to a compatible receiver Publisher’s website: SolidSync Cost: $1.99 Version/date reviewed: v. 2.0.0  /  10-21-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) This SolidSync Network/Bluetooth GPS app, like the Bluetooth […]

Android Bluetooth GPS Transmitter App: Bluetooth GPS Output

Application Name: Bluetooth GPS Output Description: Transmits GPS position data over Bluetooth from your Android unit to a compatible receiver Publisher’s website: Bluetooth GPS Cost: Free 10-minute limited demo version; $1.52 unlimited version Version/date reviewed: v. 1.05c  /  10-20-10 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market link (mobile app only)Android Market link (browser) This is a pretty […]