http://ask.metafilter.com/118280/Mobile-software-for-the-mobile-traveller/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Mobile software for the mobile traveller? Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:41:03 -0800 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:41:03 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/118280/Mobile-software-for-the-mobile-traveller What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling? <br /><br /> I will be travelling initially around Europe and then who knows.... I have an iMate JasJam phone running Windows Mobile 6 but would acquire another device if this will be more suitable for running useful applications. post:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.118280 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:30:18 -0800 zaebiz phone mobile software cellphone smartphone pda iphone travel europe mobilephone wireless language france germany italy computers http://ask.metafilter.com/118280/Mobile-software-for-the-mobile-traveller#1694152 GPS software. My phone doesn't have built-in GPS, so I got a key fob GPS unit and it works very well. After that, just the usual stuff - email, etc. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.118280-1694152 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:41:03 -0800 me & my monkey http://ask.metafilter.com/118280/Mobile-software-for-the-mobile-traveller#1694168 All free: <a href="http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/windowsmobile/">Skype for Windows Mobile</a>, <a href="http://www.google.com/mobile/default/maps-d.html">Google Maps for Mobile</a>, <a href="http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/">MoDaCo NoData</a> (turns off your expensive data connection when out of your home country), <a href="http://smartphonetracker.blogspot.com/">SmartPhone Tracker</a> (in case your phone is lost or stolen), <a href="http://www.wefi.com/">WeFi</a> (find and connect to wifi hotspots), <a href="http://metro.nanika.net/">MetrO </a>(public transport guide for tons of cities worldwide). comment:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.118280-1694168 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:51:16 -0800 Joleta