GPS apps

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  1. koyut

    koyut New Member

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    Hello, I tried searching the forums but the using the word "gps" does not come up with any results. What GPS apps do you use and suggest that will be applicable to the Philippines?
     
    #1 koyut, Dec 8, 2011
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    I use Papago Philippines..
     
    #2 ch4r13s, Dec 8, 2011
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    (Suggest a mod merge this with http://www.philmug.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=73677&page=5)

    To answer the OP:

    Try Waze—multi-plat, social, and gives (near) real-time traffic updates based on actual travel times, which it can then figure into navigation direction (avoiding standstilled routes or roads with hazards).
     
    #4 alistair, Dec 9, 2011
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    I use Papago M8. It works offline. Google Maps now has routing functions. You may need to be online to download the map tiles.
     
    #5 Mad Mac, Dec 9, 2011
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    I also use Papago Philippines.
     
    #6 kaboom, Dec 13, 2011
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    wow. papago philippines is really expensive going at 35 usd. but i guess its cheaper than having to pay for data services and have regular gps.

    i currently just use google maps. no specific app just yet.
     
    #7 jduy15, Dec 13, 2011
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    Papago M8 is a good turn-by-turn gps map (no turn-by-turn function on built-in map in iPhone). Still, I think Nokia has the better map and it's built-in. (Sorry had to compare to Nokia because experience with Papago M8 still lags behind Nokia's)
     
    #8 machin_es, Dec 13, 2011
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    I use MotionX GPS HD on my iPad... It doesn't have the Turn-by-turn navigation but you can download maps to use for offline use (perfect for out-of-town trips) and you can store your tracks for following later (perfect for if someone guides you to your destination the first time, and the subsequent times you can now go there on your own!). :)

    For searching locations, I find it better to still use the default Maps app... Google Maps search still rocks the competition.
     
    #9 Savant, Dec 19, 2011
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    Papago is very good. Too bad wala sa android

    Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk
     
    #10 comixster, Dec 19, 2011
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    nag wwork ba ang papago m8 for ipad 2 wifi only?
    interesado ako masyado.. need kc eh. thnx
     
    #11 Ace20, Dec 19, 2011
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    but if you use these apps battery drains quickly.... i got fed up and bought a garmin instead
     
    #12 surgfish, Dec 26, 2011
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    These apps are recommended for use while the device is plugged in to a car charger, thats the drawback of these apps..
     
    #13 jonathanvital, Dec 26, 2011
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    if I remember right, with internet access you can approximate your position via wifi but turn by turn function won't work.

    offline, you can "simulate" driving to your destination.
     
    #14 opd, Dec 26, 2011
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    Im using papago with my ipad 2 and it looks much better because of the bigger screen


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    I agree on this point! Nokia still much better even though im
    Using the 5800 which has a smaller screener than the iphone


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    #15 potpot2, Dec 26, 2011
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    Same as with most Philmuggers, I'm currently using Papago M8, and I'm currently satisfied with it :)
     
    #16 mac-convert, Dec 27, 2011
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    I haven't tried Papago yet. But I like Nokia's except it's not very accurate. It would propose that I turn left/right randomly along SLEx. Hahaha
     
    #17 Marianne, Dec 27, 2011
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    First time I played with my iPhone 4s and GPS apps for the past 2 weeks. Previously, i only used them on wifi iOS devices. My take:

    Waze (free app!) is more fun in combining turn by turn capability, finding alternate routes, and seeing potential traffic/accident/other incidents via social networking driving, "paving" roads not yet existing and noting corrections on the map or driving instructions and the like.

    Papago (expensive app) is more "makulit" turn by turn GPS and has more detailed points of interest, finding gas stations, buildings, etc.

    I use both depending on what I need to do...
     
    #18 opd, Dec 27, 2011
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    Papago does not work with iPad wiFi only because it has no built in GPS chipset, you will need a GPS receiver for the app to work...
     
    #19 macjobber, Dec 28, 2011
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    Does Papago have a voice navigation?
     
    #20 ijdevera, Dec 29, 2011
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