The application works well also without GPS, and all the messages can be received with any phone, even an old dumbphone!

The secret sauce that powers Gecko SMS is landmarks; well known places and natural elements of way finding that everybody can instantly understand. These provide a simple way for sending your location through standard text. This means that Gecko SMS works with standard SMS and MMS, and does not require any special software on the receiving phone.

Gecko SMS uses our own global landmark database that has been optimized for messaging use. For personal needs, you can also add your own places such as "Home" or "My Beautiful Wife's Office".

Landmark view functionality:
? Tap on a landmark to activate it
? Drag to pan, pinch to zoom the view
? Long tap to add own landmark
? Toggle landmark on/off
? Select landmark adjunct (At/Near/Going to)

Gecko SMS is a full replacement for the built-in Messaging application. To make Gecko SMS the default application, you should disable notifications from your old Messaging application. This is done via Messaging > Menu > Settings > Notifications

We are actively developing the application to make it the best texting tool you have experienced. We would love to hear your feedback! Please send all comments to geckosms@geckolandmarks.com