GPS Functionality Figure 1: One feature I was excited to see OruxMaps had was integrated support for an external Bluetooth GPS unit; as I’ve posted about before, this has significant advantages for extending battery life and improving position accuracy. Unfortunately, I was unable to get it to work with my Bluetooth […]
Application Name: Locus Free Description: Display online/offline maps for your position; GPS track/waypoint display and recording; compass; more. Publisher’s website: Locus Cost: Free ad-support version; Pro version ($5.50) removes ads, and add some minor additional functionality. Version/date reviewed: v.0.9.28 / 3-15-11 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.2 Android Market (mobile app only)Android Market (browser) I’ve […]
Application Name: Maverick Description: Basic GPS mapp app Publisher’s website: Code Section Cost: Free lite version limited to 5 waypoints and one track;$5.95 Pro version removes those limitations. Version/date reviewed: v.1.6.1 / 7-5-11 Phone/OS: Droid X / Android 2.3 Android Market (mobile app only)Android Market (browser) It’s nice to have GPS map apps with lots of […]
