Free GPS For Nokia Lumia 520

One of the greatest features of my Nokia Lumia 520 Windows Phone is the FREE GPS feature.  This feature lets you download offline maps, which Google and Apple both do not have on their devices and apps.  Once you have your local or destination maps downloaded, you can use the phone's GPS feature as a totally free GPS.

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I've purchased a standalone GPS before, it did a good job for me and helped me get to my destinations while driving.  The cost of that was about the same as what the Lumia 520 cost me.  With all the choices of devices out there, I think the Lumia 520 is one of the best if you are looking for some specific features.

If you are looking for a FREE GPS device, meaning you don't have to pay for the updates to apps and maps etc.. this is one of the best options right now.

You can still pick up the Nokia Lumia 520 on Amazon for under $60 (affiliate link).

With Windows Phone 8.1 coming out, it the Nokia Here Drive+ feature will be free for all Windows Phone devices.  Do you own a Windows Phone?  What you think of this news?  Share your thoughts in the comments.

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3 YouTube Apps for Windows Phone

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If you read my last post, you'll know that I've been playing with a Nokia Lumia 520 Windows phone.  One of the things I mentioned I do with the phone is browse the web via WiFi.  That includes YouTube videos.  The problem is, there is no official Google YouTube app for the Windows phone.

Here are three 3rd party Windows Phone YouTube Apps currently available:

1. myTube - 99 cent
2. Metrotube - 99 cent
3. Toib - 99 cent, but there is a free trial

I have not used these apps before, as I did not want to pay for an app that I would used occasionally.  I have only viewed YouTube videos right within the built in Internet Explorer browser.  These apps provide some additional functionality like playlists, HD video, and other fine details you may not get with the browser based viewing.

My favorite browser for viewing YouTube videos for the Windows Phone is UC Browser.  This browser is free and it allows you to save offline content to view and show your friends later.  One of the best features of the Nokia Phone is the offline music, Maps and YouTube videos.  I'll go into detail on how I do this in a future post.

How do you view YouTube videos on your Windows phone?

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