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Episode 305 – June Cacher Coffee

by andy on June 6, 2013

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This episode is our monthly cacher coffee episode for June 2013. On this episode we talk about a new iOs app called Mapped. Mapped is simple app that does one thing, Marks your location and gives you the coordinates. It is helpful when placing a geocache. We also take feedback from a listener who asks “Perhaps discuss the rules behind the trading of items found in a cache. What is acceptable to put into a cache container, and what is not.”

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Episode 238 – “what not to do”
Episode 258 – “Mentoring Geocachers”
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Geocaching version 6.1 for iOS

by Darrylw4 on June 6, 2013

Geocaching61Groundspeak's Geocaching app received an update yesterday. Version 6.1 "focused on making finding and logging geocaches easier" according to the release notes.
  • The buttons for navigating to geocaches and posting logs—the two most-used actions—are now front and center.
  • We added easy-to-understand new icons.
  • Revised language helps eliminate confusion between saving and sending logs.
  • Log types are now shown in the title bar.
Also included according to those release notes;
  • Additional features have been grouped together in their own menu in the top-right corner.
  • The new "Found it!" button includes a drop-down menu for other log types.
  • And, of course, no release would be complete without a few bug fixes to help smooth the search for your next geocache.
It's a free upgrade for current owners and still $9.99US for new purchases.

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c:geo version 2013.06.05 for Android

by Darrylw4 on June 5, 2013

c:geo version 2013.06.05Another update for c:geo dropped in the Play Store today. Version 2013.06.05 list only "Adaption to changes on gc.com (Logging date could be wrong in some cases)" in the "What's New" section. c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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CacheSense version 3.1.14 for Android

by Darrylw4 on June 3, 2013

CacheSense for Android version 3.1.14CacheSense for Android version 3.1/14 was waiting for me this morning in the PLay Store. The new version includes:
  1. Improved stability, fixed the issues behind the most commonly reported crashes which were occurring when CacheSense was resumed after being paused, eg. after switching to another app or the home screen.
  2. Added rotation to mapsforge maps, fixed flickering and reduced memory usage.
  3. Multiple selection popup on map replaced with list on HUD
  4. Finer control over HUD features (Map Settings | Head-Up Display)
  5. Touch point displayed on map (shows radius of touch point as fading circle).
  6. Added option to sync pocket queries at a specific time each day (Settings | Geocaching Live API | Pocket Query Sync Options).
  7. Fixed bug when creating a mapsforge offline map source, the file browser did not show .map files initially.
  8. When creating a map sources, the min/max zoom values default to 1 and 18 respectively (normal OSM range).
  9. Fixed bug causing incomplete titles on the task menu.
  10. Fixed crash in compass when CacheSense is resumed after switching to another app.
  11. Fixed the recurring bug causing Pocket Queries to lose their sync flag.
  12. Fixed long-standing issue where pocket query sync and email monitoring were not started after a device boot until you ran CacheSense for the first time. This happened when CacheSense was installed on the SD Card and with "fast boot" features on some ROMs.
  13. Fixed issue where task menu pinned & recent items did not work when switching from the demo build to the paid build and vice versa.
  14. Fixed issue preventing Compass & Radar from starting (especially on tablets).
  15. Latest German translations.
A free 30-day Trial version is also available.

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c:geo version 2013.05.31a for Android

by Darrylw4 on June 1, 2013

c:geo version 2013.05.31ac:geo received some more updates through the Play Store. Version 2013.05.31 and 2013.05.31a list the following bugfixes;
  • Adaption to changes on gc.com (cache and TB log not possible, cache attributes not shown)
  • Pictures in logs are now loaded in standard resolution like on the website to improve performance
  • Corrected missing information and performance issues on nearby search for basic members
  • Adaptation to further changes on gc.com
in the "What's New" section. c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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Episode 304 – Weekend Trip Reports

by andy on May 30, 2013

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On this episode Darryl and Headhardhat talk about their weekend trips and how they planned and executed their cache finds.

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Geosphere version 3.0.2 for iOS

by Darrylw4 on May 26, 2013

Geosphere version 3.0.2Geosphere received a Sunday update to version 3.0.2. The "What's New in Version 3.0.2" in the App Store lists the following:
  • Various bug fixes & stability improvements.
  • Can now distinguish between Disabled and Archived caches.
  • Can now distinguish between Other and Not Chosen cache sizes.
  • Improved field notes uploading.
  • Improved display of log dates from any timezone.
  • Allow reloading of images in cache description.
The update is free for current users and new users can purchase the app for $7.99 in the App Store.

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Episode 303 – Buried Treasure

by andy on May 23, 2013

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On this episode we talk with Jeff Galfer the writer and star of a short movie called “Buried Treasure” Jeff plays the main character of the movie. In the movie Jeff’s character uses geocaching as a way to deal with and move past some events in his past.

 

 

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c:geo version 2013.05.22 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 22, 2013

c:geo version 2013.05.22c:geo received another update through the Play Store. Version 2013.05.22 lists;
  • Fixed and improved nearby search for basic members after gc.com changes. It is now sortable by distance (approximated)
  • Avoid inconsistency of logbook while pictures are loaded in the background
in the "What's New" section. c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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Neongeo version 1.166 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 20, 2013

Neogeo version 1.166Version 1.166 of Neongeo appeared in the Play Store today. The "What's New" section in the Play Store notes the updates from 1.165 plus Fixed Android 4.2 related issues &quo;Async Download Fix." It's a free upgrade for users of the Neongeo - Geocaching app, $4.26US for new users (download and try Neongeo - Demo to try before buying).

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c:geo version 2013.05.18 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 18, 2013

c:geo version 2013.05.18The third update this week to c:geo appeared in the Play Store. Version 2013.05.18 lists only "Correction for compatability issue with tablet devices" in the "What's New" section. c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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Neongeo version 1.165 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 18, 2013

Neongeo version 1.165Version 1.165 Neongeo dropped today with a few fixes. The "What's New" section in the Play Store notes;
  • Fixed Android 4.2 related issues
  • Compatibility Maintenance
  • Menu Button Issues Fixed
It's a free upgrade for users of the Neongeo - Geocaching app, $4.26US for new users (download and try Neongeo - Demo to try before buying).

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c:geo version 2013.05.16 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 17, 2013

c:geo version 2013.05.16Just three days since the last release of c:geo another version has appeared in the Play Store. Version 2013.05.16 only lists "Adaption to changes on gc.com (live map)" in the "What's New" section. c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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c:geo version 2013.05.16 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 17, 2013

c:geo version 2013.05.16Just three days since the last release of c:geo another version has appeared in the Play Store. Version 2013.05.16 only lists "Adaption to changes on gc.com (live map)" in the "What's New" section. c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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Episode 302 – Geowoodstock XI

by andy on May 16, 2013

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On this episode we chat with Paintfiction about the upcoming Geowoodstock XI. He gives us the rundown on what to expect if you are going to this mega event.

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Caches version 1.4 for iOS

by Darrylw4 on May 16, 2013

Caches version 1.4Version 1.4 of the Caches app dropped this afternoon. This version lists several changes in its App Store listing;
  • Add your own waypoints to caches, making it easier to find Multi caches. There's also a new waypoint navigator with a compass and map view.
  • You can now exclude your own as well as ignored caches from searches. You find the switches in the options.
  • If you're a Basic Member and have reached your download limit, you now still can navigate to caches and see the basic cache information. If you happen to need the full cache description, just open the cache in Safari.
  • Some bugs have also been fixed. Pocket Queries with special characters don’t crash the app anymore and advanced cache searches with .5 difficulty or terrain filters now work as expected.
The app is $3.99 in the App Store for new users and free for upgrading users.

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Neongeo version 1.163 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 14, 2013

Neogeo version 1.163Neongeo received some bug fixes in today's upgrade to version 1.163. The only note under "What's New" in the Play Store is "Fixed Android 4.2 related issues." It's a free upgrade for users of the Neongeo - Geocaching app, $4.26US for new users (download and try Neongeo - Demo to try before buying).

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c:geo version 2013.05.13 for Android

by Darrylw4 on May 14, 2013

c:geo version 2013.05.13Version 2013.05.13 of c:geo dropped through the Play Store. This version addresses several bugs:

  • Twitter option was not shown on logging page
  • Disable trail on map did only work after refresh of the map
  • Stability improvements when selecting log pictures
  • Remove accidentely [sic] appended spaces in searches
  • Stability improvements for GPX import and export
  • Do not duplicate waypoints when updating a cache
  • Fixed a possible crash in cache list
  • Fixed a possible crash in "Any destination" menu
  • Ignore hide setting when searching for owned caches

c:geo is free in the Google Play Store.

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Episode 301 – Maintain Or Renew

by andy on May 9, 2013

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On this weeks episode of the geocaching podcast we talk about if it is better to maintain a cache long term or renew the space and let another cache use the space. There are arguments either way and we talk about all the issues with either choice.

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Episode 300 – May Cacher Coffee

by andy on May 2, 2013

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On this episode we celebrate the fact that this is 300 episodes of great geocaching content. We answer the question should Geocaching.com should introduce a new cache type specifically for powertrails to differentiate them from traditional Geocachers. The icon could be a 35mm film canister with ‘PT’ on the canister.

We also answer another listener question from Bertrum. They ask: I wanted to know where you stand on the subject of signing the log book and if it is really necessary in this day and age?

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