Get directions and live traffic information for free right from your mobile phone or tablet.
Did you know that you can use your phone or tablet as a GPS device ?These days, nearly all phones and tablets on the market now include some sort of GPS capability. That's a remarkable change. Just a few years ago, standalone GPS devices, which you stick on your windshield with a suction cup, were the only game in town.
Now mobile phones and tablets can do the same thing for you.
Some smartphones even come with free navigation apps. That means no up-front price, no monthly fees, and no map, POI, or database update costs.
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The most obvious free app is Google Maps Navigation which runs on Android smartphones such as the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy.
The crowd-sourced Waze app is also gaining lots of traction, especially on the iPhone. Waze is the world's fastest-growing community-based traffic and navigation app. You can join other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and gas money on their daily commutes.
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So, hitting the road this Labor Day Holiday?
Go ahead and try one of these free GPS applications for your phone and tablet. Be sure let me know how it worked out for you.
Happy Labor Day and Safe Travels !
