iPhone App Development Testing GPS Systems for Compatibility With Navigational Work
Posted in Reviews – Be the first to commentRecently, Apple has put out the word foriPhone developers for hire in order to ramp up their new apps especially in the GPS department.
Most of the Apple iPhone GPS apps work similar to a dedicated GPS system or navigational device, with similar screens and menu views, however in independent lab tests, those iPhone GPS apps worked about as well as the portable navigators. The navigation accuracy was not up to par and a poor sound quality and low volume levels are a common thread in the iPhone GPS apps.
The AppleiPhone app development Corporation has tried to make a GPS app that works as well as the dedicated GPS systems that are installed in vehicles across the country; however in this latest research testing, it was found that the iPhone GPS app was more likely to be similar to the portable navigation systems a person would carry into their automobiles which also allows them to take them from automobile to automobile with ease.
Here are a few comparisons of GPS devices :
The TomTom – researchers found it simple to use and the controls and graphics were bright; it includes the TomTom IQ Routes which factors in historic traffic patterns that can be very helpful when visiting a new area.
The AT&T Navigator has a clean and simple presentation and includes text-to-speech, traffic reporting, gas-pricing information and voice control for address entry. It is a server baseGPS machine which means that maps and points of interest are loaded dynamically as need.
The Navigon Mobile Navigator is easy to use with clear graphics and controls that mimic those found on portable navigation GPS devices. It contains lane assistance, reality views, text-to-speech and warnings for speed which many of the GPS devices do not have and if you feel you are a lead foot this would be the GPS device for you.
X-Road G-Map is an easy to use device with reality views, multi-destination routing and good graphics. The downside to this GPS system is that if you want to add another country such as Canada, you will have to purchase another app.