Do we still need GPS when we can use Smartphone?

[venerzky]

TS. It a must considering our traffic sutuations are gettin worst in mla. Now a days driving on the road is like drving in h#ll

I agree. Hahaha.

[Morz]

Interesting free android app I downloaded and used recently on my roadtrip. CamOnRoad, it makes use of your phone camera as a virtual Dashcam while overlayed with Map direction from Google map. Very good feature and resolution will depend on your Phone camera. There was one drawback through, My phone frequently overheats due to sunlight exposure on the winshield and constant charging. Looking to relocate the phone on the aircon vent next time once i get a mount for that. Otherwise its quite a good app.

[anonemus]

meron sa view, use 2d instead of 3d. nahihilo ako sa 3d.

tapos wag ka nakalock "up-north" para ung takbo mo eh yung mapa ang nagaadjust.

fyi.

OT: sa lenovo work yung brother ko, kaya lahat ng phone ni ermat, niya at ng isa pa naming utol eh lenovo, napansin sin mahina sumagap ng signal sa "wi-fi" at sa "GPS". not sure if it is a software issue ng lenovo or ung sensor na kinabit nila.

zenfone 5, HTC, Samsung nun nagconvoy kami nakalock na sa waze at nagkakakitaan kami pero kay lenovo wala.

HTH

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meron sa view, use 2d instead of 3d. nahihilo ako sa 3d.

tapos wag ka nakalock "up-north" para ung takbo mo eh yung mapa ang nagaadjust.

fyi.

OT: sa lenovo work yung brother ko, kaya lahat ng phone ni ermat, niya at ng isa pa naming utol eh lenovo, napansin sin mahina sumagap ng signal sa "wi-fi" at sa "GPS". not sure if it is a software issue ng lenovo or ung sensor na kinabit nila.

zenfone 5, HTC, Samsung nun nagconvoy kami nakalock na sa waze at nagkakakitaan kami pero kay lenovo wala.

HTH

I think the problem is with the Mediatek chipsets and GPU that Lenovo uses. Buggy with Waze eh

[stealthfighter]

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay offers far better functionalities such as traffic info and updated information. Advantage lang talaga ng built-in GPS is yung reliability ng signal which is important when travelling long distances. Pero kung city driving lang, smartphones should be more functional.

[nher1989]

I`m using smartphone tru Google maps apps. just download the maps for offline use.

[mohid036]

These signals are free for all of us to use, so long as we have the right apps and a device with which to connect. In fact, you can even use an older, retired phone as a GPS unit, so long as the apps will still run on the operating system.

[SoleusBB]

The problem with using some navigational apps on a phone though would be the heavy data use.

Lately parang tinotoyo nga ang Waze sa akin

[ninjababez]

The problem with using some navigational apps on a phone though would be the heavy data use.

Lately parang tinotoyo nga ang Waze sa akin

bro kung tinotoyo yun waze sayo. download mo gps locker, then wait kung ilan seconds or minutes bago mag lock. sa c5 pro ko kasi software issue lang, naayos ng update. pero sa lg g3, hardware na talaga problema, i guess i fried the gps LOL

[ice15]

Sa akin, if I don't need traffic info or long distance driving - GPS

[remzam]

If outside metro Manila, I prefer stand alone GPS. Ang lamang lang talaga ng Waze and Google Maps is traffic information. Sa US yung Garmin GPS receivers, some models can receive traffic information and its very accurate. No need for wifi or data access. It's built in sa receiver and cable.

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[Mguy]

Ok ang integration ng Waze sa Apple Car Play. I think its enough to be your permanent GPS unit, provided your head unit is capable of such. Even obscure destinations, it is in the Waze directory.

If your data plan is not an issue and your destination has signal, Waze is perfect. If it is an issue, you could download the maps and use Google maps to assist you. It has some traffic info but not as extensive as Waze.

[NiCe2KnowU]

Mas gusto ko pa gamitin GPS ng smartphone ko kesa gps car, dami software/ apps na pwde ilagay sa CP ngayon

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[ice15]

Just to add... issue ko lang naman to use the phone as a primary GPS is ang daming distractions...

Minsan sunod sunod ang notifications...

[oj88]

I primarily use Waze on my smartphone. I also have a Garmin accessory with offline maps connected to my HU as backup.

There are areas in MM where data is too slow or non-existent for Waze to work properly. That's when I switch to my HU, especially if the area is unfamiliar.

[Exekiel]

Mahal ba magpakabit ng gps sa sasakyan mga paps

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[llpoint20]

I use Google Offline Maps, kahit walang net gagana parin pero wala nga lang real time traffic info. Super helpful so mga areas na walang data.

[ninjababez]

Just to add... issue ko lang naman to use the phone as a primary GPS is ang daming distractions...

Minsan sunod sunod ang notifications...

true that bro, hassle lalo na pag di maganda screen ng phone/tablet; di kasi kita masyado ang screen. tatanggalin ko na nga itong semi permanent samsung 3v tablet na ito eh, OK sana gps di naman maganda screen pag naarawan O_o

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Mahal ba magpakabit ng gps sa sasakyan mga paps

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gps locator ba for security, like pag na carnap?
if yes, nasa 5k yan dito sa tsikot noon, not sure kung nag mura na.

[dreamur]

Based on my experience, waze works better in Asia while google map is more accurate in North Am and EU.

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[Egan101]

When I am driving, I let my wife operate Waze on her phone. I don't like looking in the middle of the dashboard when driving as I focus more on the road. You cannot be distracted when driving at a certain pace. I just ask her how far we need to go on the current stretch of road and how far till the next turn (left of right) or in the case of winding roads, how far on the next hairpin or chicane.

Before the trip, I study ahead of time my itinerary and plan alternate routes if necessary.

[dreamur]

When I am driving, I let my wife operate Waze on her phone. I don't like looking in the middle of the dashboard when driving as I focus more on the road. You cannot be distracted when driving at a certain pace. I just ask her how far we need to go on the current stretch of road and how far till the next turn (left of right) or in the case of winding roads, how far on the next hairpin or chicane.

Before the trip, I study ahead of time my itinerary and plan alternate routes if necessary.

How about listening to the voice instruction on the bluetooth speaker bro?

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