htc hero: My Tracks, cycling in Antwerp

I haven't blogged yet about my new phone running Android. I tried the My Tracks application again today, and it works flawlessly. Only the start is a bit slow, so you miss the first 100 meters of your trip. But that's normal for GPS applications I guess.

This My Tracks application can track via GPS where you go with the phone. I used it to create this Google map with my bicycle ride through Antwerp today.


View Cycling thru Antwerp in a larger map

I regularly tour the city like this. It brings back personal memories, and it proves to me again and again that Antwerp really is alive. (Check out Park Noord under the Noorderlaan for some cool live graffiti making!!)

Back to the phone... I like it! Integration with gmail and facebook works fine, battery lasts at least two days (even with lots of camera/filming and about two hours of gps usage). So I'll finish by mentioning the connectbot ssh application and the funny but useful flashlight app.