Best GPS APPS

When we talk about GPS the immediate thing that comes to our mind is their facility to show the path where we are and where we want to go. Honestly, it was the service for which GPS devices were invented. GPS or sat-navs were first launched as handheld devices loaded with maps in order to guide people on their paths. But GPS service was too useful to be confined to sat-navs. They soon started making their way into cell phones.

Today GPS is the main feature of many popular phones. Other than helping us finding our way, there are many other features that are now coming with GPS. Following is the list of some fabulous GPS APPS with their features:

Layer

Unique layer specific icons/markers

Featured, Popular and Local section

Search function

Add layer to favorites

Map view and list view

Enhanced AR view with 3D grid

Accuracy information

“Take me There” function

“Share layer” and “screen shot” function

3D objects & Log in for specific layers

Geocaching

Search by current location, address or GC code

Filter your hides and finds from the Geocaching.com search results

Access geocache details, including description, recent logs, hint and inventory

Look up trackable item details, including item goals, while on the trail

Save geocache listings for quick retrieval

Log geocache finds and post notes in the field

Download active pocket queries for use while outside of network coverage

Google Latitude

See where your friends are

Control your location

Contact your friends

Privacy settings

Nokia Sports Tracker

My Location shows your current location on the map, even if your Nokia phone does not have GPS.

Google Maps for your Nokia feels just like Google Maps on the desktop. Pan and zoom the map, and view satellite imagery, and even switch into Street View for a closer look.

Search Google Maps for local businesses and points of interest. View store hours and reviews, then dial a business in one click. Thanks to My Location, you can find nearby businesses without even having to enter your current location.

Google Maps offers turn-by-turn driving directions - and thanks to My Location, you don't even have to enter your starting point. You can also get walking directions and find public transit routes in more than 100 cities around the world. Learn more with our public transit video.

Real-time traffic data helps you find the fastest route to your destination.

View street level imagery of addresses, businesses, and turns in directions in major cities throughout the United States, Australia, Japan, and parts of Europe. Learn more with our Street View video.

Save your favorite places so that you can easily return to them on the map.