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Ordnance Survey mapping in the palm of your hand

NEWS: 8 May 2008 0:00 GMT by Ian Hughes

Ever get the feeling that your just a bit, well, lost? Lacking direction? Static?

We can't help with careers advice but we can show you this site which is a clever little app for your GPS-enabled mobile that will help you at least find your way around.

Utilising Ordnance Survey mapping, it gives true off-road, topographical navigation. Perfect for all outdoor people, be they hikers, bikers or horsey types.

One of the best features is its ability to guide you back to a pre-determined point. They're marketing this as the perfect tool for the summer music festivals and we reckon they're onto something. Nothing worse than spending hours trying to find your particular tent in a sea of canvas erections. With this you set your position when you pitch and then Viewranger will guide you back when you need to catch some zeds.

Also, it lets you track your mates, if they've got the same gear, so no more hanging around madly texting "where R U?!".

You might think this is bound to be a bit expensive, but prices start at £20 so it's well within the reach of most.

Just remember those three magic words when using this stuff though: unlimited data bundle. Start using this on a pay-as-you-use deal and that tent might become your permanent residence...

www.viewranger.com

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