Google announce offline navigation for Maps application
Google’s Maps application is one of the most used navigations apps and lack of offline navigation has been its Achilles’s heel. This week, Google has announced that offline navigations is rolling to Google Maps and that the update should be available soon for all. The updated Maps application will allow users to download an area of the world to the phone or tablet. Users can avail turn by turn navigation even when the application is in offline mode.
Google Maps Feature list
• Comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries and territories
• Voice-guided GPS navigation for driving, biking, and walking
• Transit directions and maps for over 15,000 towns and cities
• Live traffic conditions, incident reports, and automatic rerouting to find the best route
• Detailed information on more than 100 million places
• Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, museums, and more
