[uhupong]

I'm just wondering, if we have a compass app like one on iphone avai?

I have problem when using google map in NYC. It doesn't tell which way i'm facing unless i walk. (vector direction)

thx

[Motorcycle Mama]

SpotBerry has a compass.

[qwiksilver]

Compass Lite for the TOUR - Travel BlackBerry Apps - Crackberry BlackBerry Apps Store

$0.99! I wish they made this for the 8530 too

[F2]

Most compasses for the BB will require movement in order to determine direction - you would need a real compass in the device for it to show direction without movement.

[jeffh]

I'm just wondering, if we have a compass app like one on iphone avai?

I have problem when using google map in NYC. It doesn't tell which way i'm facing unless i walk. (vector direction)

thx

I'm not aware of any magnetic compass app for BlackBerry. As F2 noted, all the GPS compass apps require you to walk a few feet for the GPS software to determine your heading.

[Xopher]

Although the Storm2 might have the hardware needed for a true compass (as part of it's accelerometer), the Tour lacks that piece of technology. The only way the Tour can figure out direction is through movement.

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[moyjoy]

I was looking for the same thing yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUCKS to walk an Avenue in the wrong direction and have to track back... especially in the cold! And off the grid (downtown). Sooooo easy to get lost!

[wojotiger]

Although the Storm2 might have the hardware needed for a true compass (as part of it's accelerometer), the Tour lacks that piece of technology. The only way the Tour can figure out direction is through movement.

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Sadly this is true, we had this discussion about a week ago, maybe a future bb will have this feature

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[blueinc]

Compass Lite for the TOUR - Travel BlackBerry Apps - Crackberry BlackBerry Apps Store

$0.99! I wish they made this for the 8530 too

Hi,
I'm the developer of Compass and Compass Lite. We're looking at the new Curve2 8530 with OS 5.0 now. We won't be offering Compass Lite for the 8530 but we are certainly looking at getting Compass ready for it.
The delay in adapting Compass has been two-fold: we've been waiting for RIM to release a simulator and we've been debating about the smaller screen area available for the graphics.
We released Compass for the Curve 8900 OS 5.0 a couple of weeks ago.

[BETA13]

gpsLogger. It's free and does a lot. It also integrate with Google Earth so you can track your journeys in 3D.