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Now that you have found us we hope you will find our forums a friendly and helpful place to ask questions and receive answers. With over 420,000 registered users, we have one of the busiest satnav forums.

We offer unbiased reviews of all manner of GPS devices and you can be sure that we have tested every device we review, no PR re-hashes here, just honest opinions and in-depth experience from our team of respected editors and moderators.

We also produce the PocketGPSWorld Speed Camera Database, a speed camera warning service compatible with a huge range of satnavs. It is the most comprehensive database of its kind and now covers 40 countries. Don't take our word for it, take a wander through our forums and see what our customers think of our database and our service. Their feedback is better than any marketing spiel we can come up with.

And finally, don't be afraid to ask, if you need satnav help, want to install speed camera data, or just need advice on a purchase, we are here to help. Don't be shy.

News: Speed Cameras Snap Southampton Biker 15 Times

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Southampton biker Dean Stockwell was fined £180 and banned for a year after speed cameras recorded him over a period of two months speeding past them on 15 separate occasions. He must also take a test before he gets his licence back.

Stockwell was able to evade conviction the first 14 times as the cameras were only able to record images of the front of his bike - bikes are not required to have front number plates. This of course makes identification of the driver difficult.

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Posted by rob brady on Tuesday, June 18 @ 07:28:51 EDT

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Reviews: Reviewed: Nikon COOLPIX AW110 GPS-Enabled Camera

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GPS gets everywhere. The rise of the smartphone has helped in this with the myriad of location-based apps that are available. Whether hunting down your local McDonalds, locating your friends, getting speed camera warnings, viewing Wikipedia facts as augmented reality over your view of a cathedral or simply taking a photo on a smartphone, GPS sticks its oar in.

We got hold of Nikon's GPS-enabled COOLPIX AW110 digital camera to test just how well it works.

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Posted by maft on Thursday, June 13 @ 11:16:14 EDT

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Subscribers: This Week's Subscriber Awards

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Every time we release the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database we award those subscribers whose reports met our qualifying criteria a FREE 1 year membership to the site. We will publish the user-names of those who achieved the award following each release.

Of the 36 unique submitters who were first to make qualifying reports for this weeks database release (11.062) congratulations are due for the following 4 members who have just been awarded a FREE 1 year subscription:

dickshorty, nickground, rossgmattinson, trafficman13.


Eight users missed out by not having a qualifying subscription. The remaining 24 were Lifetime Members. Our continued thanks to: atlaz, BillyHey, BMW330, buckb, bugsy44, Dave2084, falkirk81, Funks, Gando, Gardela, gchell, JaTe, karlnewsome, leedun, MaFt, MikeGordon, neonline, ollieollie100, Privateer, prsharman, SpikeyMikey, TheMagnumFan, tikii, ultimate.

If you have an auto-renewing PayPal subscription then please note that the renewal will still occur even though you have the free extra year - the renewal will simply add another year. If you do not want this to happen then please follow this guide to cancel the renewal. Note that cancelling the renewal will mean you will lose any discounted price once you resubscribe. If you have any difficulties with this then please click here to raise a support ticket.

Our thanks to those who support the database and continue to report sites and locations, this is the reward, and for those who prefer to steal and abuse the service, read this thread. We WILL detect you.
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Posted by maft on Thursday, June 13 @ 11:06:32 EDT

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News: ALK's CoPilot Software Returns To Microsoft Powered Phones

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CoPilot from ALK was one of the first navigation software packages that we reviewed way back in 2002. Back in those days it was on HP iPaqs running Microsoft Windows Mobile software. Things have moved on since then and Windows Mobile has been replaced with Windows Phone. As of today CoPilot GPS is available on Windows Phone 8 bringing it full circle back to it's roots.

CoPilot GPS is a free mapping application with self contained maps on the phone. You do not need a data connection to view the maps, which is helpful when you are abroad. Just to whet your appetite ALK include a 14 day free trial of the fully featured navigation upgrade which adds full turn by turn guidance with spoken instructions and live traffic.

CoPilot GPS can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Store now.

The full ALK CoPilot press release follows:

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Posted by Mike Barrett on Thursday, June 13 @ 10:40:07 EDT

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News: Topless Women Add Pressure For Average Speed Cameras

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Members of a Cambridgeshire Women's Institute (WI) group, who recorded a song to the tune of Jerusalem highlighting traffic concerns, must now be celebrating.

Whether the decision was partly attributable to the song was not reported, but it appears their plea was taken into account as the speed limit along their local section of the A1 through Cambridgeshire will now be reduced from 70mph to 60mph.

A spokesman for the Highways Agency commented: "The new speed limit and average speed cameras will cover the A1 between Buckden, and 300 metres south of Lees Lane, Southoe. This will help to manage traffic flows along the A1 through the villages of Buckden, Diddington and Southoe and address recent safety concerns."

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Posted by rob brady on Thursday, June 13 @ 09:24:15 EDT

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Subscribers: The PocketGPSWorld.com CamerAlert Speed Camera Database Has Just Been Updated!

Speed Cameras


Version 11.062 - 12 Jun 2013

This release sees 51 static and mobile speed cameras added/removed/modified across the various speed camera databases. Please keep submitting all sightings of mobile speed cameras so we can keep our database up to date with active sites. Apparently-inactive sites are regularly removed from the database (note that these do not get included in the total above).

Please click here for the full breakdown of country, speed camera type and number. All members submitting qualifying reports of static/mobile speed cameras will be credited with their subscription awards by 17:00 13 Jun 13.

The Garmin GPSR database (for older devices) is now up to date (10.52am, 15 Jun 13)

Dont forget our RSS feed which is updated every time we release the speed camera database. Simply right click on the RSS image and select copy shortcut, then post the link into your favourite RSS reader.

You can submit new speed camera locations or submit changes to current cameras by following this link to the submission page and you can download the database via this link.

A beginner's guide to the speed camera database can be found here, and some installation instructions for most units can be found here.

Please watch for further announcements on the homepage or sign up to our weekly newsletter alerts which carry full details of future speed camera database releases. The newsletter signup box is located on the top left of all site pages. Your privacy is important to us, we do not sell on your email details.
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Posted by maft on Wednesday, June 12 @ 16:09:00 EDT

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News: Official - Google has bought Waze

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After much speculation Google have today announced the completion of a deal which will see them acquire Israeli mapping and navigation outfit Waze.

The figures involved have not been disclosed but, if rumours are to be believed, the sale price may have been as high as $1bn.

Posting on Google's blog they wrote, "To help you outsmart traffic, today we’re excited to announce we’ve closed the acquisition of Waze. This fast-growing community of traffic-obsessed drivers is working together to find the best routes from home to work, every day."

Waze's development teams will remain in Israel. That issue was one of the sticking points that prevented an earlier deal with Facebook.

"We are excited about the prospect of working with the Google Maps team to enhance our search capabilities and to join them in their ongoing efforts to build the best map of the world." said Waze CEO, Noam Bardim.

Source: googleblog.blogspot.com

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Posted by Darren Griffin on Tuesday, June 11 @ 13:27:46 EDT

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Subscribers: This Week's Subscriber Awards

Free Subscriptions!
Every time we release the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database we award those subscribers whose reports met our qualifying criteria a FREE 1 year membership to the site. We will publish the user-names of those who achieved the award following each release.

Of the 28 unique submitters who were first to make qualifying reports for this weeks database release (11.061) congratulations are due for the following 10 members who have just been awarded a FREE 1 year subscription:

20ReA6zeO2, bryzboy, CA_0309222753, CAA_0424190618, ecoboy, eric86, Fidra, firstchoice, gtwibell, smbruce.


Four users missed out by not having a qualifying subscription. The remaining 14 were Lifetime Members. Our continued thanks to: Andy-G, aviator1945, bloby, Dave2084, delta_caller, EMCOR, fatboyjt, MA35, martin9643, Morvan, pgw8000, stevelaughton, surahman, ultimate.

If you have an auto-renewing PayPal subscription then please note that the renewal will still occur even though you have the free extra year - the renewal will simply add another year. If you do not want this to happen then please follow this guide to cancel the renewal. Note that cancelling the renewal will mean you will lose any discounted price once you resubscribe. If you have any difficulties with this then please click here to raise a support ticket.

Our thanks to those who support the database and continue to report sites and locations, this is the reward, and for those who prefer to steal and abuse the service, read this thread. We WILL detect you.
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Posted by maft on Thursday, June 06 @ 08:31:15 EDT

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News: BlackBerry over-the-air software update service for vehicles

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BlackBerry have unveiled an over-the-air software update service, directed firmly at car makers, that will enable them to manage and download software updates to a vehicle, securely.

The Software Update Management for Automotive service makes use of BlackBerry's secure data infrastructure and provides a manufacturer with the ability to update vehicle software without the need for a dealer visit.

The benefits to the manufacturer and the customer are clear but so are the risks. A failed update could be disastrous but looking further than simple vehicle software updates, it's not hard to envisage other possibilities such as map updates or upgrades to infotainment systems.

Source: blogs.blackberry.com

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Posted by Darren Griffin on Thursday, June 06 @ 04:30:25 EDT

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News: NavFusion - an integrated smartphone/vehicle solution

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Hungarian navigation company NNG has unveiled what it thinks may be the answer to smartphone and in-vehicle integration, Nav N Go NavFusion.

Integration of your smartphone with the vehicle dashboard is likely to be the next major leap forward in functionality. Whilst a number of companies have demo'd solutions that allow your smartphone to display apps and data on in-dash displays, Nav N Go's solution will require a head-unit that has their iGO Navigation Software pre-installed.

NNG have already lined up some OEMs ahead of the launch next year.

Source: www.nng.com

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Posted by Darren Griffin on Thursday, June 06 @ 04:07:42 EDT

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Subscribers: The PocketGPSWorld.com CamerAlert Speed Camera Database Has Just Been Updated!

Speed Cameras


Version 11.061 - 05 Jun 2013

This release sees 34 static and mobile speed cameras added/removed/modified across the various speed camera databases. Please keep submitting all sightings of mobile speed cameras so we can keep our database up to date with active sites. Apparently-inactive sites are regularly removed from the database (note that these do not get included in the total above).

Please click here for the full breakdown of country, speed camera type and number. All members submitting qualifying reports of static/mobile speed cameras will be credited with their subscription awards by 17:00 06 Jun 13.

The Garmin GPSR database (for older devices) is now up to date (12:40pm, 06 Jun 13)

Dont forget our RSS feed which is updated every time we release the speed camera database. Simply right click on the RSS image and select copy shortcut, then post the link into your favourite RSS reader.

You can submit new speed camera locations or submit changes to current cameras by following this link to the submission page and you can download the database via this link.

A beginner's guide to the speed camera database can be found here, and some installation instructions for most units can be found here.

Please watch for further announcements on the homepage or sign up to our weekly newsletter alerts which carry full details of future speed camera database releases. The newsletter signup box is located on the top left of all site pages. Your privacy is important to us, we do not sell on your email details.
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Posted by maft on Wednesday, June 05 @ 19:22:26 EDT

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News: SatNavs Direct Drivers Down Stairs

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The Telegraph has reported that five cars have been directed down pedestrian-only street steps in Teruel, Spain after drivers blindly followed incorrect instructions on their satnavs.

As a result of the latest Italian Job-style manoeuvre, a car had to be rescued by a crane from a cobbled staircase in the pedestrian thoroughfare of the medieval town.

Four other drivers were also rescued in recent weeks and it's possible more have gone unreported.

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Posted by rob brady on Tuesday, June 04 @ 09:04:33 EDT

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Subscribers: This Week's Subscriber Awards

Free Subscriptions!
Every time we release the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database we award those subscribers whose reports met our qualifying criteria a FREE 1 year membership to the site. We will publish the user-names of those who achieved the award following each release.

Of the 42 unique submitters who were first to make qualifying reports for this weeks database release (11.055) congratulations are due for the following 5 members who have just been awarded a FREE 1 year subscription:

Gimbo, Juggernaut, nigelmuskett, purrlyne, tsd.


Eight users missed out by not having a qualifying subscription. The remaining 29 were Lifetime Members. Our continued thanks to: Adi007, briansteele, BUZZAROUND, bw2020, CA_0630215713, CAA_0528205956, CAA_0810050326, dchbrown, delbell, DennisN, Donuts1974, drummer, greygoose, hudsonl, M8TJT, mcousin, mgo, mikexgough, PHILIP2908, pinkem, rogertibbles, russellgww, Sema_4, spudman72, Steelbreese, tonyhgv, TuppyTrucker, TVR, V1jockey.

If you have an auto-renewing PayPal subscription then please note that the renewal will still occur even though you have the free extra year - the renewal will simply add another year. If you do not want this to happen then please follow this guide to cancel the renewal. Note that cancelling the renewal will mean you will lose any discounted price once you resubscribe. If you have any difficulties with this then please click here to raise a support ticket.

Our thanks to those who support the database and continue to report sites and locations, this is the reward, and for those who prefer to steal and abuse the service, read this thread. We WILL detect you.
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Posted by maft on Thursday, May 30 @ 19:58:19 EDT

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News: India's first navigation satellite set for Jun 12 launch

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The Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System, IRNSS-1A, India's first navigation satellite, is set for a June 12th launch.

The first of seven satellite which will for the fleet and providing a regional navigation service, IRNSS-1A will be launched atop the Indian Space Research Organisation's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

IRNSS has been independently developed by India and is designed to support terrestrial, aviation and marine users and reflects an increasing demand for navigation services that are not reliant on third party nation operators.

Source: isro.gov.in

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Posted by Darren Griffin on Thursday, May 30 @ 10:08:49 EDT

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News: Intel buys ST-Ericsson's satnav chip business

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It's less than two years since Intel announced the acquisition of Israeli navigation company TelMap and now it has dipped into its war chest again with the purchase of ST-Ericsson's satnav business.

The deal includes the assets and intellectual property rights for ST-Ericsson's GNSS business. Although headquartered in Switzerland, ST-Ericsson's GNSS team has staff located in Daventry, Bangalore and Singapore and all are expected to remain in their current locations after joining Intel.

ST-Ericsson was established in 2009 as a 50:50 venture between STMicroelectronics and Ericsson. The company had a small selection of GPS system-in-package chip designs including one that incorporated a low power GPS alongside Bluetooth and FM radio receivers and another that combined GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS.

Source: stericsson.com

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Posted by Darren Griffin on Thursday, May 30 @ 09:44:31 EDT

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