Google Maps is definitely the application mapping and
guide the most efficient from a smartphone. But it suffers from a
major drawback to function optimally, a
connection is required, no card is stored “hard”.
A problem
all the more significant when one is abroad since
each visit is billed at full price, roaming data required or in an area not covered. He
is possible to store some areas for consultation
off-line but the guide functions and routes do not work
no.
The mobile professionals who daily use this service will nevertheless be delighted to learn that Google has filled this gap.
Announced a few months ago at the conference I / O, the ability to use offline Maps is now operational.
Specifically, the new version of Maps for Android (only for now ) now has a version
to see pieces of card with no connection. All the
functions are enabled, including research, routes and voice guidance through the GPS chip terminals.
Still, it must have a connection to download maps from the tips to maintain thereafter . When the user is not logged in, Google Maps will automatically offer the card stored in the terminal.
This change applies to regular users but also new target of Google, which sees
Emerging markets and their legions of new followers of the smartphone
a significant growth driver.
However, your
certainty. The maneuver is aimed particularly Nokia Here, installed by default
in Lumia Microsoft that offer the same possibility
free consultation off-line, all the cards are stored in the
smartphone (on this point, the app keeps an advantage in Maps). Moreover, since last December, is available Here
Google Play on the target and therefore a largest park and eyeing iOS devices.
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