In case you haven't noticed, Google allows you now to download maps (ios/android) and use offline. This might be good for those with small data allowance or not reliable signal.
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mystery_man
2 Dec 155#3
I use "Here" on my android which can be used offline. Personally I prefer it to google
LetoKynes
1 Dec 154#2
Nokia HERE has been doing that for a while now, although admittedly the directions are a little odd sometimes.
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subashour
1 Dec 15#1
LetoKynes
1 Dec 154#2
Nokia HERE has been doing that for a while now, although admittedly the directions are a little odd sometimes.
mystery_man
2 Dec 155#3
I use "Here" on my android which can be used offline. Personally I prefer it to google
wellhellothere
2 Dec 152#4
Also use Here, find it great.
SubaruWRX
2 Dec 151#5
Google offline maps don't work if you are in walking mode, only driving mode as I found out in Rome last week. Navmii does work whilst on foot and was much easier to use too.
t4r
2 Dec 15#6
I'm probably wrong but I thought sat Nav apps used GPS and thus don't use data allowance?
I have an old iPhone which is off line (no data tariff) and use the Tom Tom app as a sat Nav sometimes.
Evouk to t4r
2 Dec 15#8
Some navigation apps store maps on your device so you can use it offline if say you don't have a data signal, whilst some need data to be constantly on map out your area.
Hixxy22
2 Dec 15#7
Just went to download and there is a giant Star Destroyer from star wars above my house on the map lol???
m.ad to Hixxy22
3 Dec 15#20
Did you "Choose Your Side" in Chrome? It syncs your choice across all of Googles services (Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, Maps etc)
brainsys
2 Dec 152#9
I've been using the Google download maps for something like two years. Great when cycling through a continental city. But Spain was excluded. Maybe other countries. Has anything changed?
rvcshart to brainsys
2 Dec 15#10
Within the last year yes, was a big change in the offline features of it.
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I have an old iPhone which is off line (no data tariff) and use the Tom Tom app as a sat Nav sometimes.