Are there any published studies / figures about what percentage of smartphone users know what GPS is (i.e., do smartphone users know GPS determines your precise location)? Bonus question: do they know it's a battery drainer? [more inside]
posted by Vampire Cat on Apr 10, 2013 - 5 answers

What is the difference between GPS on your phone and GPS on a stand alone unit? [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Sep 4, 2012 - 21 answers

I'd like to take my smartphone (HTC Hero) with me when I'm cycling and use it as a trip computer. Problem: I'm nervous that I'll be taking it home in pieces. Are there any smartphone bike mounts that will secure my Hero to the bike as well as protect it in the event that I crash?
posted by talkingmuffin on Jul 21, 2011 - 6 answers

Seeking the state-of-the-art in location-based smartphone (iPhone & Android) apps. [more inside]
posted by Tufa on May 31, 2011 - 5 answers

Various questions about the CoPilot GPS/navigation app for the Droid, especially importing POI files. [more inside]
posted by DevilsAdvocate on Mar 9, 2010 - 2 answers

Best Phone for Real-estate? [more inside]
posted by CaptMcalister on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for software for my Windows Mobile smartphone + bluetooth GPS brick that will let people log in to a web site and see my current location (preferably in google maps). [more inside]
posted by nervestaple on Mar 21, 2008 - 9 answers