I downloaded an app of the App Store recently that is so far the only useful one I have paid for to date
It is called MotionX
http://news.motionx.com/category/motionx-gps/
If you run an iPhone this is a recomemnded one:
From: Alex Ayres [mailto:alexayres@me.com]
Sent: Sunday, 28 June 2009 9:22 PM
To: [recipients email address[/email]
Subject: Fwd: MotionX GPS Track: Ormeau Medium
Hello,
Alex Ayres uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone 3G and is sharing with you the following track:
Name: Ormeau Medium
Date: 28/06/2009 7:42 am
Distance: 24.0 kilometers
Elapsed Time: 3:34:13
Avg Speed: 6.7 km/h
Max Speed: 108.0 km/h
Avg Pace: 08' 54" per km
Min Altitude: 35 m
Max Altitude: 314 m
Start Time: 2009-06-27T21:42:42Z
Start Location:
Latitude: 27.732306º S
Longitude: 153.228026º E
End Time: 2009-06-28T01:16:55Z
End Location:
Latitude: 27.786597º S
Longitude: 153.252387º E
Click on this
http://maps.google.com/?t=p&z=15&ll=...9-8c55c877c154 to display the track in Google Maps. This link will be valid until Jul 27, 2009 7:44 PM PDT.
There are two files attached to this email:
"Ormeau Medium.kmz" is a Google KML track that can be displayed in Google Earth or Google Maps.
"Ormeau Medium.gpx" is an Open Standard track that can be displayed by select mapping software.
MotionX-GPS Commonly Asked Questions:
Q1: What is MotionX-GPS?
A1: MotionX-GPS, available for the iPhone 3G, is the essential application for hikers, bike riders, joggers, and geocaching enthusiasts. It puts an easy-to-use, state-of-the-art handheld GPS system on your iPhone 3G.
Q2: Can I use MotionX-GPS?
A2: Sure! MotionX-GPS Lite for the iPhone 3G is free and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store here.
Q3: How can I display tracks in Google Earth?
A3: Follow the directions on the Google Earth web site to download and install the Google Earth program. Save the attached Ormeau Medium.kml file to your computer. Launch Google Earth, select File, Open, and open the saved Ormeau Medium.kml file.
Q4: What is a GPX Track?
A4: GPX stands for GPS Exchange Format and is used to transfer GPS data between many GPS devices and applications, including Google Earth. A track is a path recorded by MotionX-GPS showing movement over the surface of the Earth.
Q5: This e-mail was forwarded to me and I can't find the attachments!
A5: Some e-mail programs do not include the original attachments by default when forwarding an e-mail. In this case, the sender must reattach the original files for them to be included.
Please contact us here with any comments or questions.
All the best,
The MotionX Team
iPhone GPS Tracking
