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| WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 10:32  |
kerry pinkerton
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I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple and Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location, SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I don't like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
Am I being overly paranoid?
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297187 is a reply to message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 10:40  |
James Hupy
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Hey, just because you are paranoid, it doesn't mean that the whole world
ISN'T OUT TO GET YOU ! (GRIN)
JIM HUPY
On Mar 12, 2016 8:33 AM, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:
> I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for
> GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple and
> Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members
> and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled
> car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others
> run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As
> you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
>
> It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was
> notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location,
> SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
>
> I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to
> my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I don't
> like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
>
> Am I being overly paranoid?
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>
> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
> goodies.
>
> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>
> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297192 is a reply to message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 11:00 |
Ronald Pottol
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Registered: September 2012
Location: Redwood City, California
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Because the want you to talk to it, take photos of wrecks, and let everyone
know when you will be getting there.
I used to love it, but it gets worse every release, I'm starting to think
about a new navigation app. It is still great for traffic.
On Mar 12, 2016 08:33, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:
> I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for
> GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple and
> Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members
> and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled
> car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others
> run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As
> you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
>
> It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was
> notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location,
> SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
>
> I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to
> my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I don't
> like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
>
> Am I being overly paranoid?
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>
> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
> goodies.
>
> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>
> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297193 is a reply to message #297192] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 11:21 |
Dolph Santorine
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Registered: April 2011
Location: Wheeling, WV
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Kerry
What Ron said.
I use it until something better comes along.
No tin foil hat required.
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
1-ton, Sullybuilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010,
> On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:00 PM, Ronald Pottol wrote:
>
> Because the want you to talk to it, take photos of wrecks, and let everyone
> know when you will be getting there.
>
> I used to love it, but it gets worse every release, I'm starting to think
> about a new navigation app. It is still great for traffic.
>> On Mar 12, 2016 08:33, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:
>>
>> I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for
>> GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple and
>> Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members
>> and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled
>> car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others
>> run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As
>> you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
>>
>> It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was
>> notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location,
>> SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
>>
>> I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to
>> my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I don't
>> like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
>>
>> Am I being overly paranoid?
>> --
>> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>>
>> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
>> goodies.
>>
>> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>>
>> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297196 is a reply to message #297192] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 11:50 |
Tim Hart
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Registered: April 2015
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Is it available for iPad?
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:00 PM, Ronald Pottol wrote:
>
> Because the want you to talk to it, take photos of wrecks, and let everyone
> know when you will be getting there.
>
> I used to love it, but it gets worse every release, I'm starting to think
> about a new navigation app. It is still great for traffic.
>> On Mar 12, 2016 08:33, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:
>>
>> I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for
>> GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple and
>> Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members
>> and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled
>> car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others
>> run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As
>> you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
>>
>> It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was
>> notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location,
>> SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
>>
>> I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to
>> my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I don't
>> like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
>>
>> Am I being overly paranoid?
>> --
>> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>>
>> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
>> goodies.
>>
>> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>>
>> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297197 is a reply to message #297196] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 12:03 |
Ronald Pottol
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Yes, in fact it was iOS originally, though Google has owned them for a
while.
On Mar 12, 2016 09:51, "Tim Hart" wrote:
> Is it available for iPad?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:00 PM, Ronald Pottol
> wrote:
>>
>> Because the want you to talk to it, take photos of wrecks, and let
> everyone
>> know when you will be getting there.
>>
>> I used to love it, but it gets worse every release, I'm starting to think
>> about a new navigation app. It is still great for traffic.
>>> On Mar 12, 2016 08:33, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:
>>>
>>> I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app
> for
>>> GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple
> and
>>> Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from
> members
>>> and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck,
> stalled
>>> car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others.
> Others
>>> run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there.
> As
>>> you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
>>>
>>> It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I
> was
>>> notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location,
>>> SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
>>>
>>> I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access
> to
>>> my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I
> don't
>>> like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
>>>
>>> Am I being overly paranoid?
>>> --
>>> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>>>
>>> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
>>> goodies.
>>>
>>> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>>>
>>> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297202 is a reply to message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 12:48 |
Mr ERFisher
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On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
> I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for
> GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and available on Apple and
> Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members
> and alerts. For instance, you get caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled
> car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others
> run into the same thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As
> you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
>
> It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was
> notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar, contacts, location,
> SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
>
> I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to
> my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar, contacts, etc. I don't
> like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
>
> Am I being overly paranoid?
YEP
JUST SAY NO
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>
> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
> goodies.
>
> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>
> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297206 is a reply to message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 13:16 |
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USAussie
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Kerry,
Take a look at Sygic I have it on my Samsung phone and it works well. The maps are on your device not in the "cloud."
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Pinkerton
I recently took a trip with a friend who was using his smartphone app for GPS. He was raving about it. it is called WAZE and
available on Apple and Android. In addition to normal GPS routing, it allows input from members and alerts. For instance, you get
caught in a traffic jam, wreck, stalled car, or see a speed trap and you press a button that warns others. Others run into the same
thing, they press a button to say it's still there. As you're driving you hear "Watch out, wreck reported ahead", etc.
It worked pretty slick and I decided to download it. At least until I was notified it wanted access to my: Identity, calendar,
contacts, location, SMS, photos/files, camera, microphone, device ID and call info.
I backed out at this point. I can't imagine why they would NEED access to my photos and files, camera, microphone, calendar,
contacts, etc. I don't like the idea that SOMEONE COULD listen or watch without my knowledge.
Am I being overly paranoid?
--
Kerry
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297211 is a reply to message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 16:14 |
jhbridges
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'Am I being overly paranoid?"
No.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297214 is a reply to message #297186] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 17:14 |
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SeanKidd
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Kerry, I use Waze, a lot, the calendar function is my favorite, I have t travel to multiple Projects in and around NYC, Waze looks at your appointment, specifically the time and location, it will tell you when you should leave to attend meeting, even adjust for traffic. I drank the koolaid long ago. My other favorite is, "watch out, road kill reported ahead"
Sean and Stephanie
73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.
Colonial Travelers
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| Re: WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297216 is a reply to message #297211] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 17:21 |
tphipps
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If you have a Windows 10 phone with internal GPS, CoPilot app works very nicely. The maps reside on your phone. Down load the area you need for free.
Not many Windows phone out there, but mine works fine as an unlocked GSM, running under the TracFone brand. Actual network used is AT&T 4Glte.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297218 is a reply to message #297216] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 17:35 |
Rob
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Keeping in mind that if you are running a Windows 10 device - you've already agreed to a EULA that gives Microsoft full access to ALL of your data. Not just the ones that are listed in an Android app…
Just sayin'...
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2016-03-12, at 3:21 PM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
> If you have a Windows 10 phone with internal GPS, CoPilot app works very nicely. The maps reside on your phone. Down load the area you need for
> free.
> Not many Windows phone out there, but mine works fine as an unlocked GSM, running under the TracFone brand. Actual network used is AT&T 4Glte.
> Tom, MS II
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> KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297227 is a reply to message #297218] |
Sat, 12 March 2016 20:50 |
Don A
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If you use your Android phone for anything else besides the phone you probably have already given all those permissions in some other app. Google uses the info to steer advertisers to your interest, location, etc thus letting you have the app for free. Hate giving that info up, but it sure makes searches etc zero in on what and where much faster. I use run keeper just to time my walks, but it asks for all the same info.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: [GMCnet] WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #297323 is a reply to message #297306] |
Mon, 14 March 2016 08:58 |
tphipps
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By following basic instructions on the web - available at several good trusted sites, you can turn off all of the MS "spy" stuff. Any cell phone, even "burners", can be tracked to their current cell tower by their unique ID. Only way not to be followed, is turn it off and put it in a RF shielded container, or remove the battery and deny it electrons.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #306773 is a reply to message #297186] |
Fri, 09 September 2016 02:51 |
Handyman
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Another app to consider is OsmAnd, both versions available for iOS and Android.
http://osmand.net/
Not completely free, but very nice and offline maps.
Also for walking, hiking and cycling.
During our Canada / USA Trip last june it came in very helpfull.
My first means of navigation is still Garmin for car, MH and motorcycle.
I make my own POI (Points of Interest) and put them on the device.
Further there are many places on the web were you can obtain POI for several items.
Another app one could consider, and I have it installed on my iPad, is AllStays Camp&RV.
It came in very handy this last vacationtrip 
Some more apps: Sanidumps, RV Parks, Live Street View, Parkfinder, Park Guides, RV Parky, KOA, GS Camping, Pasport America, ATM Hunter.
One to mention separately, is POIViewer. I love it. You "feed" it with the POI-File(s) you want, can activate one or more of them, and POIViewer will project them on a Googlemap, so you have a quick detailed overview (for the map it needs internetaccess)
Does there exist a POI-File for the "Blacklist" also ?
Daniel
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: WAZE and other smart phone apps [message #306775 is a reply to message #297186] |
Fri, 09 September 2016 06:43 |
rcjordan
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>Does there exist a POI-File for the "Blacklist" also ?
Yes, but I can't recall who maintained it in the past.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
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