Some days ago many web pages starts to talk about Here for Android (beta) application. So I had to check what this experienced provider can offer. Here really isn't a newcomer, they were known as Ovi Maps and Nokia Maps before. In last two years they start to prepare a new design - on web…
If you don't want to ever lost your Android phone, then you should read this. Google offers a very simple solution that can come to help in case you lose your phone or it gets stolen. There are some others solutions available, but Android Device Manager is already installed on all smartphones, so there is…
It is always interesting to try new navigation app. Especially if it has over 20 million of users. Last month it was Navitel Navigator. At first moment it looked promising, but I quickly found some big issues.+ Good and custamizable user interface (dashboard).+ Geosocial services.+ Nice weather presentation.+ Lane assistance.- App often displays strange weather…
Facebook introduced Video Auto-Play back in December. This feature automatically plays (silently) while browsing your News Feed. If you click the video, it will play in full-screen mode with sound.When Facebook introduced Video Auto-play, they said there won't be any way for disable it. If you weren't interested in viewing a video, they suggested you just scroll…
One reader asked me, if I know Navfree navigation. Of course I know it, but I haven't wrote about it until today. So I take it today with me and here are my first conclusions. It is another representative from OpenStreetMap camp.+ Excellent user interface.+ After entering address you get a bunch of context items…
Previous year I already tested Route 66 Navigate. It left me with a good feelings. Now I decided to test it again and I wasn't disappointed. Even more, my rating for it is very high. Do not hesitate to test it, maybe Route 66 Navigate can become your travel friend. In my eyes Route 66…
GPS Navigation & Maps by Skobbler is another navigation based on OpenStreetMap. Application name is too general and this isn't good for market positioning. Application works online or offline. It isn't well known, but it has their own circle of users. I was impressed with its nice and simple user interface.+ Nice and simple user…
It is time for another free road navigation. This time I checked OsmAnd Navigation. It is a map and navigation application with access to the free OpenStreetMap data. Almost all functionalities can work online or offline.+ Free OpenStreetMap maps. OpenStreetMap is a project to create free editable map of the whole world. Using OpenStreetMaps means…