iPhone 2.1 Firmware may offer More GPS Features

A few sites are talking about the beta of the updated iPhone 2.x software, of course what is most interesting to our readers is the suggestion of extended GPS functionality. So far it has been suggested that the iPhone will offer speed and direction capabilities, ala navigation. It is a bit odd that folks seem to be more interested in the GPS functionality instead of making the OS a bit more stable/responsive.

App Store wise, this week has seen Platial add their “Nearby” app and the first geocaching app, “Geopher lite“. I like the look of “TapeMeasure” which measures the distance between locations providing lat/long, altitude, and relative accuracy, but I haven’t had a chance to play with it.

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