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When it comes to Smartphones, It is clearly a battle between Android and iOS. But signs are emerging that Apple might be loosing grip in the two Asian markets.
Whether you’re a mountain biker, roadie or commuter, chances are you’ll have considered using a GPS unit to track your location and plan ride routes. But with smartphones seemingly taking over the world, are you better off just using your mobile, saving money and weight by not having to fork out on another gadget?
In a gadget-strewn world, only needing a smartphone for your ride could be a real plus. And, of course, you still get the added benefits of web access, a camera, and video and voice recording.
In terms of geolocation functionality, smartphones simply won’t compete with the best dedicated GPS units. However, smartphone GPS capability and the associated software have come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and are now at a stage where many of the basics are performed well and reliably.
On the downside, smartphones are expensive, and the vast majority are neither weather- nor shock-proof. Battery life is also usually poor compared to many dedicated GPS devices.