Never Get Lost Again with the Updated Map App for Android
Nicole Ballantyne-Choo — July 13, 2013 — Tech
References: play.google & gizmodo
For all you dedicated Android users out there, the updated Map App for Android will ensure on-point directions at all times. For those thinking about making the switch to an Android, this user-friendly app could be the deciding factor for you to take the plunge.
The app is useful for both long road trips and local ones, as whenever you’re on route, you will be alerted of any traffic problems you may encounter. However, instead of giving you no option but to stay on this path and run late, the app will instantly provide you with alternate routes to get you where you need to be. The maps are extremely clear, with better fonts for easier reading and less stress at the wheel. For easier navigation, there are fewer buttons to fumble with, making your travel time more efficient.
An amazing benefit to this app is that it has information on over 100 million places worldwide – talk about an overachiever! Wherever you go, you’ll be able to search restaurants or cool places to visit using just this one app, and the map includes reviews from others to help make your decision-making easier.
Exploring the world is at your fingertips!
The app is useful for both long road trips and local ones, as whenever you’re on route, you will be alerted of any traffic problems you may encounter. However, instead of giving you no option but to stay on this path and run late, the app will instantly provide you with alternate routes to get you where you need to be. The maps are extremely clear, with better fonts for easier reading and less stress at the wheel. For easier navigation, there are fewer buttons to fumble with, making your travel time more efficient.
An amazing benefit to this app is that it has information on over 100 million places worldwide – talk about an overachiever! Wherever you go, you’ll be able to search restaurants or cool places to visit using just this one app, and the map includes reviews from others to help make your decision-making easier.
Exploring the world is at your fingertips!
Trend Themes
1. User-friendly Map Apps - Opportunity for companies to develop map apps with user-friendly interfaces and advanced features.
2. Real-time Traffic Alerts - Potential for businesses to create innovative solutions that provide real-time traffic updates and suggest alternate routes.
3. Integrated Local Information - Opportunity to integrate extensive local information, such as restaurant reviews, into map applications for enhanced user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Apps - Mobile app developers can leverage the trend of user-friendly map apps to create innovative navigation solutions.
2. Transportation - Transportation companies can capitalize on the trend of real-time traffic alerts to offer efficient and time-saving services.
3. Tourism and Travel - Tourism and travel industry can integrate extensive local information into their services for tourists using map applications.
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