xGPS: Turn-by-Turn GPS for the iPhone and iPod Touch!

By Gary Ng on February 12th, 2009 98

Is your iPhone jailbroken yet? If it’s not, then after checking out the review of this upcoming 3rd party app, you’re going to want to. The program is called xGPS by Xwaves, and it’s a turn-by-turn GPS for the iPhone. This app will now give us real time voice GPS navigation!

Right now, 1.1 is available which does not have the voice feature yet. However, once the 1.2 beta version is finalized and scheduled for released on February 20th, get ready for some fun. Words cannot do justice to this app, just watch the videos to see what I mean.

Video 1:

Video 2:

xGPS will work for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch. You will also be able to play your iPod at the same time as you saw in the videos above. 1.2 beta will also feature English voice instructions, alerting you on when and where to turn on your journey–way cool!

I tried this app out this afternoon and early on I must say this app is definitely impressive. There is also an option for KM/H, which will make Canadians and the rest of the world rejoice. What I do love about xGPS is how the maps auto-rotate as you’re driving–awesomeness.

The speedometer is pretty much a ballpark figure, but given the fact that I only used it for a short period in a crowded environment, that didn’t help. You will also be able to download maps for offline use as well. Check out the screenshots below:

xgps_iphone xgps_iphone2

You can download xGPS via Cydia. ~~If you can’t find it, you will need to add the following Source: http://cydia.xwaves.net~~

Are you getting the “size mismatch” error? You need to delete the Xwaves repo, and download xGPS from the MMI (modmyiphone) repo instead.

Let me know how you like this app so far. Could we soon see GPS apps in the App Store?

Gary Ng

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of iPhoneinCanada.ca. Follow @iPhoneinCanada and on Google+. Click here to save 20% OFF at ZAGG.com with coupon 'iphoneinca'!

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Andrew

Hi,
It seems really great!!!!

I was just trying to add the source but it said it couldn’t refresh the source.

I just added the above address into the source.

Any tips?

Thx!
Andrew

Hi,
It seems really great!!!!

I was just trying to add the source but it said it couldn’t refresh the source.

I just added the above address into the source.

Any tips?

Thx!
adam

Correct me if I’m wrong but in the beginning of the video the guy describes his ipod touch being hooked up to a GPS module. So am I correct to say that this program will not work without the GPS module. Also if anyone knows are we able to use the app without a data connection???

Thanks
adam

Correct me if I’m wrong but in the beginning of the video the guy describes his ipod touch being hooked up to a GPS module. So am I correct to say that this program will not work without the GPS module. Also if anyone knows are we able to use the app without a data connection???

Thanks
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

He needs that module because his iPod Touch does not have GPS. The iPhone 3G has GPS though! I am pretty sure data will be necessary.
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

He needs that module because his iPod Touch does not have GPS. The iPhone 3G has GPS though! I am pretty sure data will be necessary.
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

Check the “update” tab in Cydia. xGPS should be there.
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

Check the “update” tab in Cydia. xGPS should be there.
rvs007

You don’t necessarily need data if you download all the maps required for the areas you’re travelling ahead of time using a wifi connection.
rvs007

You don’t necessarily need data if you download all the maps required for the areas you’re travelling ahead of time using a wifi connection.
Jason

I have tested this since I installed it yesterday. It looks like it has a lot of potential, however there are a few issues. If you try to start a route from your current GPS location (using iPhone 3G GPS) to an address, the search will come back with no results. When I create a route based on two addresses it works fine.

My other issue is that if I make a wrong turn and divert from my route I have the option to recalculate. When I do this, the software attempts to calculate this new route based on my current GPS fix which fails.

Is anyone else seeing these issues?

Also, there is a feature that will save map data on your device for use with no connection. This can be done before travelling to a specific area (ie. international travel).

This is a great app, and I hope Apple realizes that this functionality is a must on every iPhone.
Jason

I have tested this since I installed it yesterday. It looks like it has a lot of potential, however there are a few issues. If you try to start a route from your current GPS location (using iPhone 3G GPS) to an address, the search will come back with no results. When I create a route based on two addresses it works fine.

My other issue is that if I make a wrong turn and divert from my route I have the option to recalculate. When I do this, the software attempts to calculate this new route based on my current GPS fix which fails.

Is anyone else seeing these issues?

Also, there is a feature that will save map data on your device for use with no connection. This can be done before travelling to a specific area (ie. international travel).

This is a great app, and I hope Apple realizes that this functionality is a must on every iPhone.
Kosmo

You should be able to use it without data connection if you download the maps you need in advance.
Kosmo

You should be able to use it without data connection if you download the maps you need in advance.
http://haggaret.com/ Kevin Haggerty

This is pretty kick ass. I’ve been waiting for just this type of app to appear. I downloaded and installed the 1.1 version last night, but haven’t got a chance to play with it yet. Perhaps on the drive home tonight…
http://haggaret.com Kevin Haggerty

This is pretty kick ass. I’ve been waiting for just this type of app to appear. I downloaded and installed the 1.1 version last night, but haven’t got a chance to play with it yet. Perhaps on the drive home tonight…
Cgyrunner

I used it a few times with the 3G…. works very well!

To compute direction directions, it seems to need actuall addresses, though. Selecting ‘Current Position’ didn’t work for driving directions.

Voice should be great.
Cgyrunner

I used it a few times with the 3G…. works very well!

To compute direction directions, it seems to need actuall addresses, though. Selecting ‘Current Position’ didn’t work for driving directions.

Voice should be great.
Barryn Deuthin

Is anyone else getting a “Size Mismatch” error when they try and download this? Been trying for two days and still getting it.
Barryn Deuthin

Is anyone else getting a “Size Mismatch” error when they try and download this? Been trying for two days and still getting it.
Duc

Same here, getting the size mismatch error.
Duc

Same here, getting the size mismatch error.
Nelson

Re: those having problems with using the “current position” feature, this is a known issue with v1.1 and will be fixed in v1.2. Go to for a list of v1.2 features and enhancements.
Nelson

Re: those having problems with using the “current position” feature, this is a known issue with v1.1 and will be fixed in v1.2. Go to for a list of v1.2 features and enhancements.
Josh D.

Me too…
Josh D.

Me too…
Barryn Deuthin

Found a solution (thanks iPhone Fan ). You need to delete the xwaves repo, and download xGPS from the MMI (modmyiphone) repo instead. Worked for me!

http://www.modmyi.com/forums/iphone-news/495731-turn-turn-voice-navigation-iphone-really-not-rumor-4.html
joost

I have the same issues that you described as well. It pretty much makes this app useless as a driving aid at the moment. I’m really hoping that 1.2 fixes this because this progeam has a lot of potential and I really want it to work.
Barryn Deuthin

Found a solution (thanks iPhone Fan ). You need to delete the xwaves repo, and download xGPS from the MMI (modmyiphone) repo instead. Worked for me!

http://www.modmyi.com/forums/iphone-news/495731-turn-turn-voice-navigation-iphone-really-not-rumor-4.html
joost

I have the same issues that you described as well. It pretty much makes this app useless as a driving aid at the moment. I’m really hoping that 1.2 fixes this because this progeam has a lot of potential and I really want it to work.
Cgyrunner

size mismatch… I see this when an app is being downloaded by too many users… wait a bit…. just a guess.
Cgyrunner

size mismatch… I see this when an app is being downloaded by too many users… wait a bit…. just a guess.
Guest

I have been following this GPS app for a while now, they have came a long way!
Be sure to check out the forums and discuss any questions, issues, etc. here http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=4549
Here is a GPS module if interested… http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=4498

Cheers!
Dusty

I have been following this GPS app for a while now, they have came a long way!
Be sure to check out the forums and discuss any questions, issues, etc. here http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=4549
Here is a GPS module if interested… http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=4498

Cheers!
Teebs

This App is cooler than Michael Phelps!
Teebs

This App is cooler than Michael Phelps!
MsM

I’ve been looking for a mount similar to the one in the video. Except I would like something less bulky. Any brand suggestions? Best place to pick one up?
Thanks
MsM

I’ve been looking for a mount similar to the one in the video. Except I would like something less bulky. Any brand suggestions? Best place to pick one up?
Thanks
RB

Getting Size Mismatch… any ideas?
RB

Getting Size Mismatch… any ideas?
Anonymous

Good to hear that. I look forward then to getting 1.2 and trying it out. If it works that good I may have the solution to a GPS I don’t have to mount and dismount from my car like I do with my TomTom all the time.
Joost

Good to hear that. I look forward then to getting 1.2 and trying it out. If it works that good I may have the solution to a GPS I don’t have to mount and dismount from my car like I do with my TomTom all the time.
http://haggaret.com/ Kevin Haggerty

I picked up this RAM mount for my 3G iPhone:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/haggaret/3041843007/

Ordered it from gpscity.ca for a decent price. Took forever to get it, but that’s only because they hadn’t been manufactured yet. Should be freely available now.
http://haggaret.com Kevin Haggerty

I picked up this RAM mount for my 3G iPhone:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/haggaret/3041843007/

Ordered it from gpscity.ca for a decent price. Took forever to get it, but that’s only because they hadn’t been manufactured yet. Should be freely available now.
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

Delete the repo I wrote about, and add the modmyiphone repo instead (or make sure it’s the only one installed).
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

Delete the repo I wrote about, and add the modmyiphone repo instead (or make sure it’s the only one installed).
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

Michael Phelps is awesome because all he does is eat and swim (and smoke out of bongs). What a life!
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

Read the edited posted above. Download from MMI repo instead. Delete Xwaves repo!
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

Michael Phelps is awesome because all he does is eat and swim (and smoke out of bongs). What a life!
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

Read the edited posted above. Download from MMI repo instead. Delete Xwaves repo!

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