Google FREE Sat-Nav Now on UK Android Phones

[tech_guy]

Just a heads up for all us UK Android owners - today Google Maps Navigation comes to the UK and Ireland, and will be available as part of Google Maps on any phone running Android 1.6 and later! Whoop! Just been playing with it on my G1 and it is so cool. Edited April 21, 2010 by tech_guy

[LosOjos]

Awesome, so glad I decided on the HTC Desire in the end

[fafster]

Just updated. Works like a charm!

[tech_guy]

Isn't it great?!

[Theblacksheep]

If only the Hero didnt still have 1.5!

[tech_guy]

I've got 1.6 on my G1 so I just scrape in! Can't wait until I get my Desire in June.

[webman]

Is this an update or a new app? How do you get it?

[tech_guy]

It's part of Google Maps - get the latest version from the MarketPlace.

[fafster]

It's an update for the existing Maps app. You'll either get a notification that an update is available, or if you're impatient you can go into the Market and download it.

[ChrisH]

I am wondering how much data allowance this kind of thing would use if you used it all the time....

[tech_guy]

I know, I was thinking that - plus, in the half hour I've been playing with it it's sucked my battery a bit.

[tech_guy]

Still great though.

[webman]

Got it. Just didn't see the option for Navigate. Thanks

[LosOjos]

I know, I was thinking that - plus, in the half hour I've been playing with it it's sucked my battery a bit.

 

At least if it's being used in the car you can plug in to the lighter socket though (I presume that one exists for the HTC phones?)

[tech_guy]

Yeah, I've got one. Never had a need to use it before but now I have!

[tech_guy]

I've used the Google Maps Navigator on my G1 on a few trips now and it is amazing. Using the satellite imagery layer is very useful - it's a much better user experience and more interesting than the boring old cartoony type graphics on traditional sat navs. I also particularly like the way it automatically zooms in at junctions to show you a close-up so you know what to expect - very handy at confusing roundabouts, etc.

 

The only niggle is that the maximum volume setting on the G1 still isn't quite loud enough and the female voice is a bit robotic, and places a strange emphasis on certain words; "streeeet", for example!

[Guest Nibbler]

Just updating my HTC Tattoo now

[Theblacksheep]

got bored of waiting on HTC to update the hero from 1.5

 

Now rooted with 2.1, sense ui and all the goodies that go with it, inc google nav

[chippo]

So glad I ordered my Desire today!

[alan-d]

Hijacking an old thread

 

Got my HTC Desire yesterday

 

Anyone used compass mode when in Google street view yet? If not try it That is one cool app When you have it on, hold the phone up and turn 360 degrees

 

Amazing!

[SimpleSi]

Haven't tried that one yet - but get Google Sky Map - worth the price of admission alone

Si

[alan-d]

Only just moved to a smart phone - like a kid with the newest best toy ever Done lots of research and reading so knew a lot of what it can do but seeing it is another dimension

 

edit* - Just installed Skymap *Dribbles*

Edited May 23, 2010 by alan-d

[Fatmas]

 

Just installed Skymap *Dribbles*

 

We were sat in the garden last night and I installed skymap. It's amazing, will be playing with it a lot I think.