Device Locator: Recover Your Lost iPhone...

We have all lost things in the past. Losing an expensive phone or gadget is never fun. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way we could find our way back to our lost or stolen device? If you own an iPhone, Device Locator has you covered. It’s an exciting iPhone application that keeps track of your phone and lets you know where to get your hands on it.

Device Locator, which can run in the background, keeps track of your phone and its battery life and sends you information on your device every few minutes (depending on the internal you choose for it). You have got the option to send an alert to your device. The fact that you can see the position of your phone on a map (and its remaining battery life) should give you all the information you need to find your way back to your phone.

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TomTom Updates Its iPhone GPS App...

TomTom’s iPhone GPS app has been one of the most popular navigation solutions for iPhone (and iPod Touch owners). TomTom was one of the first major navigation companies to jump on-board with iPhone and develop applications for it. TomTom’s iPhone app has gone through many updates since its launch. Its version 1.5, which was released just recently, adds a whole new set of features for iPhone owners to take advantage of:

• Navigate to Photo
• iPhone 4 Optimization (more…)

iPod Touch Gets an Update (No GPS Yet)...

When it became clear that Apple was going to introduce new iPod Touch models to the market, many of us expected the company to finally add GPS capability to iPod touch. The device has gotten a decent upgrade. It has a better display, faster processor, and 2 cameras to make video-chatting easy on the go. Unfortunately, its location-services are mostly based on WiFi (not super accurate). (more…)

iPod Touch To Get GPS Capability?...

Apple is preparing a huge event for September 1st and plenty of its devices are expected to get upgrades on that date. Most of the media talk has been about Apple’s new iTV and the apps that will be supported by it. iPods will be getting major upgrades too. Apple iPod Touch is expected to get a front-facing camera while iPod nano could be the next iPad nano after this event is done and dusted. The question still remains whether Apple is ready to blur the line between iPod Touch and iPhone further by adding full GPS capability to iPod Touch. (more…)

Garmin Recalls GPS Models...

Your GPS can cause a fire. Any device with a defective internal battery could put you at risk. That is why Garmin has decided to recall a bunch of its products that take advantage of such batteries. Companies go out of their way to make it difficult for consumers to change batteries on their own. Now Garmin will have to fix all those batteries by itself (via recall). Here are some of the models that are being recalled:

• Garmin 200W
• Garmin 250W and 260W
• Garmin 7xxW series (more…)

Go Golfing with Golf Buddy World Platinum Range Fi...

Apple iPhone and Android devices can technically replace your Golf GPS. But for a lot of Golf lovers, having a dedicated golfing GPS is still the ideal way to go. Devices such as Golf Buddy World Platinum GPS Range Finder are designed to help golfers take their game to the next level and get a better understanding of the courses they are on. Golf Buddy World Platinum Range Finder which was recently introduced to the market has a color-screen and 40,000 courses from around the world. It does offer automatic course and hole recognition which is nice. (more…)

Sony’s New DSLR with GPS...

DSLR cameras may not be as popular as they were a few years ago, but they are still some of the best cameras money can buy. One can’t argue with their quality of picture either. Sony’s new DSLR cameras are expected to offer even better picture quality. They come with an improved mirror box that allows for continuous auto-focus during still image captures and video recording. Sony A33 and A55 both offer a ton of features to photography fans. A55 not only can capture high quality videos and pictures (16.2 MP), it will also come with its own GPS capability too.

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Expresso AG1: Auto GPS meets Car Navigation...

These days, people are looking for more versatile navigation devices that are capable of offering more than just one or two decent features. With iPhone and other smart-phones taking a big piece of standalone navigation devices’ pie, GPS makers have had to step their games up. One way to do that is by offering hybrid GPS solutions. Expresso AG1 Car & Golf GPS is such a solution. It’s a 3.6 inch GPS device that can help you get around your city and find your way to your destination in no time. The fact that you can use it as your Golf GPS is the icing on the cake.

Expresso AG1 offers all the features GPS fans have come to expect from the top of the line car navigation devices. It has 2D/3D mapping capability, lane assistance, rerouting, multi-routing, and other convenient features. It can even act as your portable media player. What I like about this GPS is the fact that it can be configured to easily work on your dashboard or even cup holder.

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Facebook Adds Places Geo-location Service...

A fan of Facebook? You are going to love it that much more considering that the company is making an effort to bring a more complete experience to its users. Facebook Places is the latest feature added to this social network that lets you check-in and see where your friends have checked-in in the past. The feature has even made it to Facebook’s latest iPhone app update.

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7 Essential Accessories for Magellan Maestro 4700...

Magellan Maestro 4700 is one of the most affordable and powerful GPS units on the market. Magellan has done a lot of hard work to improve upon its previous models and provide more value to drivers with Magellan Maestro 4700. The device is certainly capable of getting you to where you need to do without too much hassle.  If you have gotten a Magellan 4700, you want to make sure you have all the tools you need to get the best out of it. For starters, you want to be able to charge it whether you are at home or on the go. You obviously one to protect your device from scratches and the elements as well.

Magellan 4700 may be an affordable GPS, but that doesn’t mean you should leave it open to abuse. If you are looking to get the most out of your GPS, here are 7 Magellan Maestro 4700 accessories you should take a look at:

Magellan AN0102SWXXX 4.7-Inch Leather Case: the official Magellan leather case for Maestro 4700. It is solid enough to protect your GPS against scratches. Makes carrying your GPS more convenient as well.

Magellan Maestro 4700 Car Vent Holder: a pretty solid vent mount for Magellan Maestro 4700 that gives you an alternative way to mount your GPS in your car.

Magellan Traffic Link for Subscription-Free Traffic: works with latest Magellan GPS units and gives you free, real-time traffic alerts for life.

Car Charger Power Adapter Cord for Magellan Maestro: a safe power adapter for your Magellan GPS that comes with an extended 8 ft Coiled cable and protective features to avoid damaging your car’s battery. (more…)