Hello, nothing can beat Google Maps except those that have the ability to do EVERYTHING offline. In fact, I am looking for a map that does everything Google Maps does (or maybe even more) BUT IN OFFLINE MODE!. For example, navigation, maps, point of interest search, trip planning and routing including public transit information. I've been looking for Copilot but it is just not good enough. Any recommendation.
How about Navigon?
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yeah navigon is pretty good
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yeah navigon is pretty good
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But how come it has so many bad review 3.5 out of 5 if it is that awesome? Plus it costs about $50 for the US and CAN version. It is a bit risky to purchase the "legal" copy base on that. I would give a try if you guys have links for a cracked version.
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Navigon just released Version 4.0.0 of Navigon Europe, Navigon USA and Navigon USA&CAN.
The UI has been redesigned and there are many new functions included as well as some available optionally.
All details for Navigon Europe and Navigon USA
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Navigon just released Version 4.0.0 of Navigon Europe, Navigon USA and Navigon USA&CAN.
The UI has been redesigned and there are many new functions included as well as some available optionally.
All details for Navigon Europe and Navigon USA
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And still overpriced i see . .
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And still overpriced i see . .
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ridiculous isnt it. And they wonder why piracy is so high.
When you can buy an actual sat nav unit for only £10 more than this its stupid to charge this price for the software only.
Is it finally compatible with dual core phones like the i9100? Until now this app was draining battery like hell on this phone and even draining it while charging!!!
Any news on that matter?
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I've tried all the decent Android Sat Navs and although none are perfect Navigon was always my favourite ... until they released 4.0 this month. I am in the UK, they've taken away full postcode search which worked in the previous version 3.6.2 and I've found it quite flaky in places as well. It has always been rock solid until this month - very disappointed.
Can't wait until TomTom is released for Android which is expected late 2011.
can I add + turkey on navigon europe.
I try to put Turkey.map in map folder but nothing.
is there any navigon + UAE maps for Galaxy S II ?
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I've tried all the decent Android Sat Navs and although none are perfect Navigon was always my favourite ... until they released 4.0 this month. I am in the UK, they've taken away full postcode search which worked in the previous version 3.6.2 and I've found it quite flaky in places as well. It has always been rock solid until this month - very disappointed.
Can't wait until TomTom is released for Android which is expected late 2011.
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Dumbest programming decision ever?.........You decide.
Vote Oh Yea if you think this has to be a secret plan by some senior executive to alienate the customer base as much as possible.
Vote Oh No if you think this is the sign of hidden genius as they intend to make postcode search a chargeable feature.
I am looking to buy asus prime or a laptop for college but i wonder if android could write papers ant etc. i know they office apps, do they or is there an app that corrects spelling and grammar? thanks for any input
HB66 said:
I am looking to buy asus prime or a laptop for college but i wonder if android could write papers ant etc. i know they office apps, do they or is there an app that corrects spelling and grammar? thanks for any input
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You'd probably be best with a laptop tbh. For the same price you get a tablet and a compatible keyboard, you could get a nice laptop. Just add tethering to your phone if you want mobile internet then. Plus its easier on the computer to do school work than on a tablet... I've got the Asus a500 and my gf uses it for school since she broke her NetBook... She hates it lol
Also, this should be in XDA Android general or q&a section...
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asus prime or a laptop
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I have to agree with tehgyb. I bought an ASUS Transformer and the keyboard/dock, for my son to use in the 5th grade. While it does come with Office-like apps, and there are even better ones out there, the apps available for Android are still cut down quite a bit. Spell-checking is not there, nor is grammar check. Things like printing are handled separately (i.e. exit the word processor, go to a cloud-print app, and then go find your document again, then about 3 clicks to print it.) If you're already using the more sophisticated capabilities of the Office apps and doing a lot of document creation, I suggest you get a laptop.
I think the Office apps and other apps will continue to mature for Android. In a year's time, the tablet with keyboard might be the better choice. I am beta testing SoftMaker's Office suite for Android right now, and it already seems much better than the other currently-available Office-like products.
That said, I do love the Transformer for many other reasons. I am on the road every week, and I plan to keep it for that.
I plan to bookmark and note any and all instances where one technology is revealed to be copied by another for future proofs. This is one of those instances. Microsoft is coming out with their version of Apple's Siri known as "Ask Ziggy".
Let it be known on this day that Siri came first and Ask Ziggy came afterwards. When Google produces their version, I will note it also.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/ask-ziggy-windows-phone-7-counter-to-siri-video/
Android has many third party apps that are like Siri. Skyvi is one i used before, its alright. The Ask Ziggy app for WP7 seems like its a lot better though. I have always wanted a WP7 phone. This is just another reason to maybe get one someday
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Android has many third party apps that are like Siri. Skyvi is one i used before, its alright. The Ask Ziggy app for WP7 seems like its a lot better though. I have always wanted a WP7 phone. This is just another reason to maybe get one someday
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It isn't difficult to do better than Apple...at least in software. Microsofts PC OSes have always came after Apple's and have always been better. MS's Bing maps has been been better than Google's maps and Apple doesn't even have one of their own...like Bing and Google Maps.
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It isn't difficult to do better than Apple...at least in software. Microsofts PC OSes have always came after Apple's and have always been better. MS's Bing maps has been been better than Google's maps and Apple doesn't even have one of their own...like Bing and Google Maps.
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Gmaps is a whole lot better than bing maps
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Gmaps is a whole lot better than bing maps
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I agree with this. Google maps also has indoor maps now which seems useless to me but a cool feature to have none the less. and apple does have a GPS on the iphones but comes no where close to Gmaps imo
Meh. Siri is kinda useless in day to day activities. I expect this ask ziggy thing to be the same.
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Gmaps is a whole lot better than bing maps
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I disagree. I have all 3 systems and tested them. The WP7 Bing maps outperformed Google maps and Apple's version wasn't even in the same league as the least of the others. Bing maps was the quickest to load and update, followed by Google maps, which had a tendency to bounce back to a non-zoomed state when I attempted to zoom the screen. Apple's maps took forever to load and would not display a full page.
Bing nav also out-performed Google nav for traffic density and directions. And Apple doesn't have an OEM voice nav ..which is what I meant earlier. But, of course, Google could have updated their software lately. I performed the tests about 3 to 4 months ago.
I prefer Gmap/nav.
voice command has been around for years hasn't it?
all Siri does is talk back... basically.
Speaktoit assistant on Android was released I think month or two before IP4/Siri hit the market, though not as advanced. getting better everyday though.
Vlingo was out a year before Siri, granted it doesn't talk back. excellent car mode.
Google will be out with Majel this year sometime I think.
deeper integration then Siri.
from all the press, they are going for the "Star Trek's computer" type of deal, hence the code name.
will see how all this pans out.
personally, faster just pressing screen then talking to my phone... plus I don't look like some crazy person out in public talking to my phone...
Just used it for a full conversation on the 35 minute trek home. I am thoroughly impressed and would like to donate. Picks up what I say much better than Siri.
There have been different forms of Siri prior to Apple releasing it on their phones. You're right though, there will be none stop "Apple released it first therefore let's stop innovation and let no one else build upon it.
Siri itself is not originally Appelian.
The bought Siri last April. The only thing they added was sweet integration into the core OS.
Think I may turn on the old hd7 and try this out.
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Hi,
We're going away for holidays in America soon and realised we're going to need a GPS app to navigate us around. I was just wondering if XDA had good suggestions for a GPS app? It needs to have complete offline navigation as we plan to put the app on our tablet and phones and also be free if possible.
Thanks.
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I don't think there are any free GPS apps for off-line usage. You can cache Google Maps but for your situation that probably isn't going to work.
I have used Sygic & you can buy the US maps for $40. Its not a bad GPS app but it is certainly no replacement for TomTom. You can purchase it on the Play Store.
I use CoPilot Live USA (the version I had was on sale for $5 USD when I got it.
Now it seems to be about $18
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mFsay5jb3BpbG90Lm5hbWFya2V0LnByZW1pdW11c2EiXQ..
I also see this but not sure how well it work but it's free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDMsImNvbS5hbGsuY29waWxvdC5tYXB2aWV3ZXIiXQ..
I use CoPilot GPS, the free one. It is not bad, not great. I am not sure that there is one that will do spoken turn-by-turn or the cool heads up for ramps and interstate splits. I wish I could download something like my Roadmate for 40 or 50 bux.
CoPilot
I use the paid version. It definitely has spoken turn-by-turn instructions, spoken street names, and major intersection lane guidance.
It is large with full North America maps, a little over 1GB, but it is very thorough.
The newer GPS CoPilot, released in the last few months so far as I know, is smoother than CoPilot Live for me.
Google Maps and Navigation are also surprisingly good, but require a good phone signal. This is mainly useful for local lookups, for me.
Please be aware that all GPS maps will have some old road routing and accuracy gaps.
Welcome, and have a good visit.
I tried Here Maps, but not a big fan. I love my Google Now giving me my map notifications and distances. Is there no way to get the Gear S2 talking with Maps? Shame, was really liking this watch but this would be a deal breaker for me
well, now only have here maps, ots a great option, i think in the future, we will have google maps..
yeah thought so too. today first time navigating in the car without watch support. hopefully this will come in the futue
There's an app called "Gear Navigator Companion" in the store that draws on google maps data, working with a companion app on the phone. In my experience, though, it has some of the same flaws and limits as HERE maps. In other words, it needs some work, but with improvements could maybe offer what people want.
I think there are some steps in the right direction. I don't have confidence that Google will support Tizen. This watch really had the chance to destroy the competition but lacks the fundamentals that make Android great and on your wrist.
Sucks because I have the silver with black straps and it looks gorgeous.
Well. This will be the make or break feature for me. If there is no support I will have to return it
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Do you really prefer google maps over HERE? No offline navigation, less accurate maps... So why?
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Do you really prefer google maps over HERE? No offline navigation, less accurate maps... So why?
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Google maps does offer offline navigation if I'm not mistaken. Regardless, I don't need offline navigation. Very, very accurate for me. I'm not sure how this will affect HERE maps but it now belongs to car manufacturers in Germany. Do you think they'd continue to support it on mobile devices?
I've used a lot of different maps, Google maps is by far the best one (in my opinion).
You can have yours and think here is better, I just disagree.
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