Today, Google announced another free service exclusively for the Android platform. Google Maps navigation is currently not included in the beta phase and the first time in delivery of Android2.0. In contrast to existing Google Map Apps is now a fully integrated navigation assistant. For Google to enter into a strong competition with TomTom, Navigon, etc. but also to network operators, is for navigation on monthly fee basis, a profitable business. Most serious vulnerability and sticking point when traveling abroad, the appropriate data connection for downloading the map tiles. Features:
Search in plain English
Google Maps Navigation brings the speed, power and simplicity of Google search to your car. If you donât know the address youâre looking for, donât worry. Simply enter the name of a business, a landmark or just about anything into the search box, and Google will find it for you. Then press âNavigateâ, and youâre on your way.Search by voice
Typing on a phone can be difficult, especially in the car, so with Google Maps Navigation, you can say your destination instead. Hold down the search button to activate voice search, then tell your phone what you want to do (like âNavigate to Pike Place in Seattleâ), and navigation will start automatically.Traffic view
Google Maps Navigation gets live traffic data over the Internet. A traffic indicator light in the corner of the screen glows green, yellow or red, depending on the current traffic conditions along your route. If thereâs a jam ahead of you, youâll know. To get more details, tap the light to zoom out to an aerial view showing traffic speeds and incidents ahead. And if the traffic doesnât look good, you can choose an alternate route.Search along route
For those times when youâre already on the road and need to find a business, Google Maps Navigation searches along your route to give you results that wonât take you far from your path. You can search for a specific business by name or by type, or you can turn on popular layers, such as gas stations, restaurants or parking.Satellite view
Google Maps Navigation uses the same satellite imagery as Google Maps on the desktop to help you get to your destination. Turn on the satellite layer for a high-resolution, 3D view of your upcoming route. Besides looking cool, satellite view can help you make sense of complicated maneuvers.Street View
If you want to know what your next turn looks like, double-tap the map to zoom into Street View, which shows the turn as youâll see it, with your route overlaid. And since locating an address can sometimes be tricky, weâll show you a picture of your destination as you approach the end of your route, so youâll know exactly what to look for.
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