Mobile Apps to turn your Smart Phone into a GPS Navigator

Don't want a GPS, but still want a good navigation system in place? Why not turn your Smart Phone into a GPS Navigator?

Most Smart Phones now come with built-in navigation softwares. For some, like the iPhone you can download a Navigation App at the Apple store.

Smart phone app nav programs tend to be more sophisticated and easier to use than the system in regular cellphones. With many models, you don't need a regular subscription, as long as you have a cellular data plan for downloading the maps and directions. Some nav apps preload the map data into the phones' memory which is handy in an area with no cell signal.

Here's some Navigation Apps you can try:


Navigon Mobile
Navigon is the pioneering GPS maker, the first one to create a downloadable iPhone navigation app sold through the Apple iTunes store. They are known for their reality view and free real-time traffic features. When it comes to mobile navigation apps, true to their adage- And the world is yours!

Magellan Roadmate
Ferdinand Magellan first circumnavigated the world in 1519, now in the year 2012 the explorer's name is still mapping the world via the mobile platform through the Magellan RoadMate app which is meant to run on the iPhone 3G and 3GS phone models.

Choosing Between a GPS unit or a Smart Phone Device

So which is better - a handy GPS unit or a cell phone? Using your phone for navigation saves you from having to lug around one more portable device, but a separate GPS system may save you money in the long run.

Here's Some Reasons Why:
Decent and reliable GPS navigators start around $100 and are good to go right out of the box. No complex installations and settings required. Though some smart phones come with navigation that works well, some would quickly point you to buy navigation wares at their App store.

An advantage of a cell phone navigation info that's downloaded from your carrier is that maps and other info are always the latest available. You never have to upgrade your maps. But with some phones, the navigation won't work if you don't have a cellular signal. And some phones have smaller buttons and screens than stand alone GPS units, which can make them harder to use.

Nokia Taps the Tablet Market

Finland's flagship brand Nokia needs a turnaround after value of Nokia holdings have reach an all time low of 90% in less than 5 years. To gain their rankings back in mobile hardware, Nokia is releasing new smartphones and tablet devices, a keen strategy shift to bring the confidence back in the brand.

As Nokia tries to recover from this dire predicament, its Nokia Lumia 900 has been met favorably by the consuming public. Speculation holds that Nokia will be releasing a tablet this year alongside Microsoft's upbeat Windows 8 OS. A unit fit to rival the tablet forerunners out in the market.