Here is a GPS phone tracking app for S60 phones I look forward to testing. I like the sound of “Intelligent Update” as internal GPS really drains battery life. Of course with our lousy data plans available in Ireland we have to be careful when we use such features.

Quoted from http://phonelocator.mobi/:

phonelocator.mobi – locate your phone – locate your loved ones – realtime GPS tracking for Nokia S60 phones –

Phonelocator is a native S60 realtime GPS tracking application for Nokia S60 phones. It allows you to view the location of your phone and a trail of where it has been using this website. Phonelocator has advanced features like “Intelligent Update” that reduces the amount of data sent by the application and “Battery Saver” that turns off the GPS when the phone is stationary or the GPS signal is too weak. Phonelocator can be run in the background and started when your phone is booted.

Google maps is an invaluable tool, but there is always just that one more item to get it to do what you want. In my case I have a need to get the GPS reference a.k.a Latitude/Longitude of a placemark on a map. By default this information is not readily available. However, it turns out to be easy.

1. Log in to Google Maps
2. Navigate to My Maps
3. Select the general map area you wish to work on
4. Select the link “Browse the directory”
5. Search for “Position Finder” and take the option to add it.
6. Take the link back to My Maps
7. Make sure “Position Finder” is checked.
8. Click anywhere on the map and hey presto!

Next up will be my attempts to calculate elevation for a given placemark. Please add any comments you may have.