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Apps and Maps - Best Downloads for Drivers

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#1 of 43 Apps and Maps - Best Downloads for Drivers by kirstie_h HOST

Aug 04, 2010 (7:25 am)

GM will soon release OnStar smartphone applications for owners to operate controls like door locks or start the engine from miles away. They can also get info like fuel level, available driving range, oil level, tire pressure and other diagnostic information - app is included with the regular OnStar subscription. Sounds like a reasonable deal to me, esp if you've already got OnStar.
 
I'm a big fan of Google maps. It's my opinion that with a few upgrades, they'll put an end to navigation system companies like Garmin being able to charge $100+ for map updates. They're already pretty good, especially for free.
 
My phone is relatively low-tech, but my S.O. is an iPhony and a heavy traveler. What are your favorite apps?

#2 of 43 Re: Apps and Maps - Best Downloads for Drivers [kirstie_h] by fezo

Aug 04, 2010 (7:46 am)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Aug 04, 2010 7:25 am)
Google maps is pretty good - had I not already had a nav unit when I got the latest phone I might have let the phone do all the work.
 
Anyone with good Driod apps for the road?

#3 of 43 Driving App Recommendations by Sylvia

Aug 12, 2010 (8:40 am)

Gas Cubby - great app for car maintenance
http://iphoneapps.oreilly.com/2010/01/car-maintenance-gas-mileage.html
 
AAA - great for roadside discounts
http://iphoneapps.oreilly.com/2009/10/roadside-discounts.html
 
AAA Roadside Assistance
http://www.appolicious.com/tech/apps/53690-aaa-roadside-aaa
 
Avego - great for carpoolers
http://www.avego.com/
 
Inrix Traffic App - crowdsources and predicts traffic congestion areas
http://www.inrixtraffic.com/

#4 of 43 Re: Apps & Maps by dougnewcomb

Aug 12, 2010 (3:24 pm)

At Edmunds, we're constantly reporting on and testing the latest automotive-related apps. Here's a sample of just a few:
 
Google Maps Navigation: http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/audio/articles/161206/article.html
 
Free iPhone nav apps: http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/audio/articles/164526/article.html
 
Paid iPhone nav apps:http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/audio/articles/159848/article.html
 
HD Radio app: http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/audio/articles/162726/article.html
 
For more, check out the Car Audio & Electronics Center, http://www.edmunds.com/technology/, and follow Edmunds Daily, http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/
 
Doug Newcomb, Senior Editor, Technology

#5 of 43 Re: Apps & Maps [dougnewcomb] by fezo

Aug 12, 2010 (4:51 pm)

Replying to: dougnewcomb (Aug 12, 2010 3:24 pm)
How about us Droid folks?

#6 of 43 Vehicle ahead! by steve_ HOST

Aug 18, 2010 (6:17 pm)

(maybe you need this app so you don't hit the car in front while playing with your phone?)
 
" When mounted properly in the center of your dash, an iPhone with imaGinyze installed will detect the lane that you're in, marking it with border lines that match up with the painted lines on the road, and filling the inside with a blue overlay."
 
imaGinyze augments your driving experience with AR iPhone app (Gizmag)

#7 of 43 Re: Vehicle ahead! [steve_] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 16, 2010 (9:09 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Aug 18, 2010 6:17 pm)
I don't like nanny devices in cars.
 
I'm gonna try out INRIX traffic and let you all know what I think.
 
Google Navigation (free on my Droid Incredible) is excellent---you can just throw your Garmin away **
 
**caveat---for some strange, inexplicable, puzzling reason, there is no dash mount yet available for the Droid Incredible.

#8 of 43 they keep coming by steve_ HOST

Oct 31, 2010 (2:34 pm)

StartTalking and Vlingo allow drivers to text via voice control, completely hands-free.
 
Next they'll come up with one that lets you actually talk to someone else in real time.
 
StartTalking, Vlingo (Straightline)

#9 of 43 Re: they keep coming [steve_] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 31, 2010 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Oct 31, 2010 2:34 pm)
I've plugged the Pandora app into the AUX of my CD deck and it works flawlessly wherever I've driven so far. Sound quality is pretty darn good (not too "bright", but very good volume and not too much distortion). I may do the $36 a year Pandora subscribe to see if sound quality is better. Only downside is that if I'm running Pandora and NAV, even with the car charger plugged in, eventually, on a long day's drive, the cell phone finallly fades out. It gets pretty warm, too, which is a little worrisome, but so far, so good. This is a great APP for free.

#10 of 43 Re: they keep coming [Mr_Shiftright] by fezo

Oct 31, 2010 (7:52 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 31, 2010 5:15 pm)
I love Pandora. Let me know if you try the pay version. I haven't gone that route yet but could be persuaded.

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