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nickw311
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Oct 15, 2007, 11:37 AM
 
I subscribe to VZ Navigator on my Motorola Razr and am happy with it. Is there anything similar to that on an iPhone? It seems like with unlimited data it would make sense to have some navigation available.
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Oct 15, 2007, 11:42 AM
 
Google maps has routing on it, but no support for GPS.

Personally, it's great for me; I almost always know where I am and just need directions on how to get somewhere. But, if you need GPS location services, then it won't do.
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Oct 15, 2007, 01:12 PM
 
hmm maybe in a later version. I have really become accustomed to the VZ Navigator, it is the only redeeming quality of Verizon.
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Oct 15, 2007, 01:39 PM
 
don't underestimate the value of google maps and the traffic feature in particular.
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Oct 15, 2007, 11:35 PM
 
Originally Posted by nickw311 View Post
I subscribe to VZ Navigator on my Motorola Razr and am happy with it. Is there anything similar to that on an iPhone? It seems like with unlimited data it would make sense to have some navigation available.
If you jailbreak your iPhone you can install Navizon. It's a pseudo-GPS that uses the three nearest cell towers to triangulate your position. It's not all that accurate, but probably good enough for an atomic bomb.
     
   
 
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