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    DIGITAL MAPPING AND APPS

    Jul 08, 2022 4 minutes

    FOR MANY OF US, smartphones are here to stay in the hills – not only for capturing and sharing our experiences but also for helping us find our way. Modern smartphones are reliable, most are waterproof, and with a few simple tricks (such as activating Airplane Mode and carrying a backup power pack) battery life is more than good enough. But the hardware is only as good as the software you run on it, and this remains an area of fierce debate.

    Digital mapping and navigation apps occupy various positions along a spectrum of use. Many people prefer to navigate with map and compass, and only want an app as a last-resort backup. Some like the convenience of route planning

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