Cell phones – Page 2

Automatic maps of where you’ve been by Google Maps

May 31, 2017June 1, 2017 Chris Guld

We mostly travel by RV in the United States, but right now, we’re in Venice, Italy! The only way to get around here is to walk, or take a boat. I love the fact that, just by carrying my phone around, I can get a map of where we walked. Map of where we walked This comes from Google Maps.... Read More

Winegard’s new ConnecT RV Internet WiFi + 4G LTE Extender

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Bob

By Bob Difley Introducing the Winegard ConnecT 4G1, a fully-integrated system that works together for maximum security, faster RV internet speeds, and increased range from any WiFi source. Plus, when WiFi is not available, it links to a reliable nationwide 4G LTE network for uninterrupted RV internet streaming while traveling anywhere. The Winegard ConnecT 4G1 helps keep mobile devices,... Read More

New cell booster: Up to 32X enhanced signal for RVs

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Bob

By Bob Difley St. George, Utah –April 17, 2017 — weBoost®, the global leader in cell signal boosters, today announced the launch of the Drive 4G-X RV, the brand’s most powerful and best performing in-vehicle cell phone signal booster providing up to 32X stronger cell signal. RV owners will now be able to experience exceptional call quality, faster data... Read More

So many weather apps — Pick one and learn it

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 Chris Guld

by Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com A while back I wrote an article about weather apps. I recently reviewed it and updated some of the information. All of the apps I mentioned have gotten better. All of the apps have the same basics and maybe one or two unique features. In doing the research to update my article, I found several reports... Read More

Get an accurate travel diary with Google’s location history

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 RV Staff

By Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour If you turn on Location Services and allow Google Maps to save location history, it records everywhere you go – as long as your phone is with you. It also records the times and photos you took along the way. On an Android phone, you access this stored data by opening the Google... Read More

How to take panorama photos with your smartphone

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 Chris Guld

by Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com Trinidad de Cuba, Photo by Jim Guld with a Nexus 6 Android phone. Lake Santa Fe, Florida: Photo by Chris Guld with an iPhone 7+ When you travel, you get so many opportunities for beautiful photos and, if you have a smartphone, you have one of the best cameras ever made. Taking panoramas, like the... Read More

Organizing and safely storing your photos

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 RV Staff

by Chris Guld I count on Google Photos to keep ALL my photos together, in one place with no effort on my part. Once I’ve installed the Google Photos app on my mobile devices, and the Desktop Uploader on my computers, I no longer need to manage my library of photos. No more worries. I know that they are... Read More

If you can send an email, you can write a blog post

December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 RV Staff

By Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com Lots of RVers keep Blogs. Lots more would do so if they knew how easy it is. Here at Geeks on Tour, we think that the free Blogger.com platform by Google is the easiest way to create and maintain a blog. It can be like a personal journal, or it can be a club website,... Read More

Dash cam apps to document your travels

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 RV Staff

By Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour Would you like to have an automatic recording of the road you traveled? Think of the beauty you could capture driving through the mountains. Or how about just a documentary on getting out of town. When that jerk pulled out in front of you, how would you like to capture that license plate?... Read More

Want to print your photos while traveling?

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 RV Staff

By Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com If you want to get prints of your photos and you don’t want them mailed home when you’re on the road, Walgreens has your answer. It’s an App called Printicular and it allows you to select photos from your phone, OR from Google+, Instagram, Facebook, Dropbox, Google Photos, or Flickr. It’s the only app I’ve... Read More