Do we still need GPS when we can use Smartphone?

[nels76]

There's no such thing as "offline GPS." I think you're confusing GPS with maps. You can always use GPS without a mobile connection. You just need to have maps saved in your phone -- yes, offline maps -- and the right GPS software, of course. And it's the same for all operating systems.

Ok. What Nokia have is a true offline voice guided turn by turn navigation.

[nels76]

So you're comparing maps running on symbian vs android/ios?

And you're wondering why symbian is not popular? :D


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Symbian is already dead. Nokia ditched that OS for Windows Phone 8. Nokia admitted that Symbian could not cope anymore with Android and iOS hence decided to ditch the outdated software.

Symbian-era wise, the Symbian Nokia N95 released in 2007 already have Offline Navigation. How about that?

[ZENMasterTYL]

it's 2013 already, bro. you're asking us to try a nokia running symbian OS. that's hilarious

lot has changed. the once mighty nokia/symbian is now dead. move on, dude

[nels76]

I know. Kaya nga sabi ko Symbian is dead. And Nokia is already using the Windows Phone 8 software.

I am just saying na since 2007, with a Symbian Device, meron ng Offline Navi ang Nokia.
I am not defending Symbian here. Use some comprehension.

[ZENMasterTYL]

whatever you say, man

[jmpet626]

1st experience ko ng navigation sa phone using Nokia E52 with Nokia/Ovi Maps. Meron ding turn by turn navigation.

[tsupermario]

I've been using my iP5's google maps since owning it last January and it never fail to amaze me. I just kept it plugged in the charger to avoid battery issues.
The reliability is top-notch (when all you need is directions from point a to point b) and the added features are just icing on the cake.
I have an in-built gps in my Nav but the last time I used it, it led me to an unknown road and ended up travelling farther than usual.
I won't say it was the Nav's fault. More of me not learning how to use it properly.

I've heard Apple's own Maps has night mode already, but I prefer Google maps so I haven't tried it yet.

I use google maps, iOS and android version, and I prefer using the latter. I can't seem to find the option to save map offline in iOS.

[nori]

I use google maps, iOS and android version, and I prefer using the latter. I can't seem to find the option to save map offline in iOS.

i believe that option's reserved for the google-made OS?

im using my lumia as my navi device. not a daily driver here so dedicated gps isnt really justifiable. i really like it though dati mas gusto ko google maps on android dahil mas maganda ang visuals ng map nito. but full offline and turn-by-turn and real time re-routing is really a big help. it's speed limit per road is even accurate, it displays the updated limit at the same spot where the actual signboard is.

just have an issue: it displays a lower speed than my speedometer. speedometer says 80kph but phone says 70kph only. this happens everytime, everywhere. pero yung odometer ng auto at device pareho lang, tried the here drive and another app. vehicle;s drivetrain and wheel/tire size are all stock. is the lumia wrong? the speed limit buzzer is a big help pa naman. hehe

[peeves]

I use google maps, iOS and android version, and I prefer using the latter. I can't seem to find the option to save map offline in iOS.

for IOS just type "ok maps" in the search bar to save the map for offline use

[Retz]

Problema lang sa smartphone minsan walang availbale na 3G signal sa province.