How to Use GPS on iPhone

How many times have you already been out somewhere and someone suggests going to a nearby event or place and you have hesitated to go simply because you didn't know how to get there? Do you own an iPhone 3G? Are you considering purchasing
one? Out of all the iPhone 3G's new features, the accessible GPS
integrated with Google Maps may be the most useful and may even change the way you live. Many people who own an iPhone 3G have yet to fully realize just how useful this technology is. I find myself exploring many new places, and doing many more activities than I had before--all without having to ask anyone for directions--since I started using this feature on my iPhone 3G.

The best thing about using the GPS features of your iPhone 3G is that you will not have to shell out the extra money for a dedicated GPS device or any additional monthly subscription fees. The only drawback to this is that you will not get turn by turn voice directions or 3D navigation. There have been rumors that TeleNav and Tomtom will be introducing an iPhone app that provides these features for a monthly subscription fee, but, for now, they are unavailable for iPhone. If you know how to read a map and know the difference between east and west, these features are superfluous anyway. There are some features that utilize Google Maps that have me convinced using the iPhone GPS is superior to a dedicated GPS device or Application anyway.

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