MapQuest
A few days ago, a new tool for driving through terminals with Windows Phone is available. It is a complete GPS navigator called MapQuest and it comes completely free to indicate any route, gturn by turn and step by step to the desired destination. A tool that adapts the contents of your web version of this system for these terminals, being able to use it anytime and anywherecomfortably.We explain how it works below.
It is a very comfortable tool, something that is helped by its minimalist and simple design And it is that it dispenses with too many colors and on-screen menus, displaying a clear map with neutral colors for maximum readability comfortable and pleasant as possible. Thus, any new superimposed color, either to mark the route or to indicate a establishment or point of interest, stands out clearly against the background. All of this without forgetting basic functions to complement driving such as indications audible, places ofinterests such as restaurants, gas stations, hotels and others, and even indications for pedestrians
Like any other GPS tool requires having said active sensorin the terminal, thus achieving locate the user in his exact position on the mapThis can be easily consulted with just swipe to see the surroundings and know the surrounding streets. But the interesting and useful functions are found directly in the bottom bar Here it is possible to perform a specific search for a address, establishment or specific point thanks to the icon of the magnifying glass, taking the user quickly to it to show where it is on the map.
This also displays a space at the bottom of the screen, just as if you had clicked directly on the address icon , being able to see step by step what route and turns to take The good thing is that, when you press Start navigation , it is no longer necessary to look at the screen, since a voice indicates when and where to turn at the next intersection until you reach the desired destination. But as we say, MapQuest is a very complete browser, and it has an interesting section of layers on your third icon.
When pressed, a new screen appears displaying a long and useful selection of icons representing all sorts of places and establishments Whether they are hotels, rest areas, pharmacies, gas stations, cinemas, or even ice cream parlors, it is possible to click on any of them to know its location on the map. And, if necessary, to be guided step by step to them Finally, you have to talk about your traffic information , which is shown in the traffic light icon, reminding the system of Google Maps to show the road congestion but also possible cuts or incidents
In short, everything you can expect from a GPS navigator, praising that, moreover, you don't have to pay any fee to use itThe problem is that it arrives late for terminals Windows Phone, where Nokia Here is surely the better option, but where there are so many already with similar functions. Therefore, it is up to the user to choose the one that best suits their tastes. For its part, MapQuest can be downloaded completely free through Windows Phone Store There is also a free version for devices with operating system Androidvia Google Play
