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The following paper analyzes the attitude and behavior of smartphone users in respect of the navigation system applications (GPS). This was accomplished via literature and primary research. Regarding the literature research, appropriate information in academic books, newspapers, magazines, and online sources has searched. Primary research was conducted through an online questionnaire with 445 respondents. It was necessary to analyze the different types of smartphones, the technology and the types of applications as well the network services that they use. Particularly, in the application section the concept and the features of the GPS system are noted. Afterwards, the technology and how to use a GPS application on mobile phones is noted, as well the key points that consist a GPS, which are, the satellite signal, the ground stations and the user section. Additionally, the efficiency of GPS on mobile phones and the factors affecting it, the training of users and the reasons for the spread of this application are studied. It is important to note that a GPS application is utilized in more than one everyday applications such as “weather” application and also that GPS is now used in road transport, air transport, maritime transport and rail transport sectors. In conclusion, 94.4% of respondents have access to the internet via their mobile phone. Τhe most popular application seems to be facebook with a percentage of 87% and google maps follows as the third most popular application with a percentage of 53.5%. 60% of a GPS application users are men aged 18-24. Also 51.2% of the users said that they agree with the suggestion that applications make life easier and 45.6% said that they expected to be satisfied with the total satisfaction of a GPS application.