Uhh, he's right. They aren't two separate apps in the store but they are definitely two separate apps on the phone. At least they are completely separate icons.
On my stock Samsung Galaxy S2, I had two completely separate apps. One was a maps app, the other was a "navigate" app.
Such as in this screenshot:
http://android-emotions.com/wp-cont...-interface/samsung-galaxy-nexus-app-group.jpg
There was also a third one, but I can't remember what it was but it looked like a stylized red pin dropped on a map. But it was for searching for things around you.
Now these were installed on the phone as-is, they aren't - as far as I know - on the Google Play store, and most ROM's that I have installed didn't have separate apps like this (something that confused me at first, but since the apps all seem to overlap in functionality, I decided that I didn't care).
Oh, here's the links:
Maps: http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/
Navigation: http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/
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WelshBloke
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They are different icons that lead to the same app. Theres one .apk.
There used to be an icon for latitude, places, maps, navigation, local and probably a couple of others. They all led to the same app. Its an awsome app but it is just one app.
Your links all go to the same thing...
Maps: Google Maps.
Navigation: "To get the latest release of Google Maps with Navigation, search for 'Google Maps' in Google Play."
In other words, it's still only one app.
You can't download "Google Navigation" by itself. You also can't download "Google Maps" without Navigation either.
Now I know what you're talking about regarding the "Navigate" shortcut and the "Maps" shortcut because I have the international version of the Galaxy S II which has the different shortcuts setup that you described.
But it's still only one app. That doesn't change the facts.
I actually prefer that setup.
When going to work every morning or a previous place I go often, I click "Navigation" and boom! My 3 most visited places, along with my home.
Step 1: Click "Navigation" shortcut on the home screen to open app.
Step 2: Click "123 Lothar's Workplace Rd." and it starts navigating immediately.
The same thing too when going home.
Step 1: Click "Navigation" shortcut on the home screen to open app.
Step 2: Click "Go home".
Only 2 taps are required. And one of that tap is to open the app.
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TuxDave
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Yeah Waze is good. Turn-by-turn with crowd sourcing for traffic data. And... you get to level up while you drive so that's entertaining.
SP33Demon
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Even if Apple eventually gets it right, they still will never have Streetview which is a dealbreaker for me. Also, Google's traffic congestion estimates for my drive are scarily accurate (red/yellow/green) in realtime, which apple will eventually get if people actually use their crappy maps. Why use an inferior product when the other one is free?
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From what I've read, Google Maps for iOS is likely ready for imminent launch to save those of you stuck with iOS6.
But Google is going to sit on the release temporarily, and savor this moment. Regardless of when they release it, Google Maps will probably sit at the top of the App Store Top Downloads list for months (or years, depending on how long it takes Apple to gather/buy a good mapping data set).
EDIT: More good news for iOS6 users.
Apple lists 6 new job openings in maps department. Looks like they're hiring to fix their maps experience.
Unfortunately for Apple, Google has an additional 7000 people working on maps alone.
But Google is going to sit on the release temporarily, and savor this moment. Regardless of when they release it, Google Maps will probably sit at the top of the App Store Top Downloads list for months (or years, depending on how long it takes Apple to gather/buy a good mapping data set).
EDIT: More good news for iOS6 users.
Apple lists 6 new job openings in maps department. Looks like they're hiring to fix their maps experience.
Unfortunately for Apple, Google has an additional 7000 people working on maps alone.
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I always see a delay of around 30 seconds to 5 minutes in the traffic reporting on g.maps. That's not much, but when we're talking about stand still traffic in a heavily congested metropolis, up to the second reporting is vital to avoid getting stuck in any jams. Of course, traffic flow is very dynamic, so staying ahead of the game in routing is a tall endeavor. I'm not really complaining, but in situations where traffic reporting really counts, any delay more than ~15 seconds kind of nullifies the purpose. :/
Phokus
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Ahahahahaha, motorola BURNED apple in a new ad:
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/21/mo...-fun-at-apples-ios-6-maps-with-ilost-hashtag/
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/21/mo...-fun-at-apples-ios-6-maps-with-ilost-hashtag/
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SP33Demon
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Ahahahahaha, motorola BURNED apple in a new ad:
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/21/mo...-fun-at-apples-ios-6-maps-with-ilost-hashtag/
Lmao. That is just pathetic. Well at least iPad still has G-Maps.
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Phokus
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Make iphone users pissed off at apple for a bit more. I think it's a decent tradeoff. There are going to be some people, especially people who live in urban centers, who depend on google's superior mapping. They could switch to android.
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So, I was out to lunch with some coworkers yesterday, and we were trying to find this new restaurant (has only been open for three weeks). The guy driving just couldn't remember off the top of his head where it was. I joked, "Heh... maybe the new Apple Maps will know!" I typed it in and boom... it popped up. FYI, it's not on Google Maps.
When I arrived, I humbly ordered a bit of crow.
Given the road right next to it is E 16th St, chances are that actually is E 15th St. Is it actually wrong if you just put in NY? Since I lived in New York state, whenever I say "New York" I am not talking about the city, I am talking about the state.
When I arrived, I humbly ordered a bit of crow.
Given the road right next to it is E 16th St, chances are that actually is E 15th St. Is it actually wrong if you just put in NY? Since I lived in New York state, whenever I say "New York" I am not talking about the city, I am talking about the state.
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Apologies if this was already posted; an analysis by someone who actually knows how to make maps: http://blog.telemapics.com/?p=399
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ketYUfQX9f4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ketYUfQX9f4
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Ahahahahaha, motorola BURNED apple in a new ad:
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/21/mo...-fun-at-apples-ios-6-maps-with-ilost-hashtag/
I put in that address but did city and state (new york, new york) in apple maps and it came up with the right location first attempt.
Open Safari.
Type maps.google.com
Not sure why people just don't use that. It works.
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