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Do you use Google Maps or Apple Maps for Driving?
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Ummmm...it's been able to do that since day 1 two years ago.
Apple Maps shows multiple routes and clearly shows "route includes tolls" at the top of the screen when a certain route is selected (it's usually route one since tolls are most likely included on the fastest route).
Just select one of the alternate routes until you do not see the toll warning on the top.
Back on topic...I used Apple Maps successfully the first year it was out as I experienced no issues with my travels around the country and I loved the interface. Switched to a Windows phone a year ago and used Waze exclusively for my commute and during travels as I found it to be much improved over the prior year when I used it sporadically and had some weird, roundabout routes.
Plan on using Waze and Apple Maps as a back-up when My 6+ ships in a couple of weeks.
I don't think that's the same as specifically avoiding a toll. I just tried it and there is a non toll route to my random destination however it's deviating the entire route adding 20 minutes to a 58 minute route vs just avoiding that one toll and back onto the fastest route.
I use Waze.
Enough people use it around here that its crowd-sourced traffic conditions and locations of police running radar are excellent.
Enough people use it around here that its crowd-sourced traffic conditions and locations of police running radar are excellent.
Ditto! When some thing works perfect, there is no reason to go for a mediocore app such as Apple Maps. Nothing comes close to Google Maps
Well yes, there is no "non-toll routes only" option.
Are you telling me there is a faster non-toll route than the one that has 20 minutes added on? While staying within the speed limit for that non-toll route?
I'm not saying it is correct, but the alternate routes SHOULD still be the next fastest routes but simply avoiding tolls or other issues on the "fastest" route you may know about.
There's always Waze and like I said, it seems to get better every day.
I use Google Maps and Waze. Apple maps still shows 6-7 addresses I know incorrectly so I can never trust it. It even shows a hospital in the wrong location. I have submitted the correction many times since last year and it still hasn't been corrected.
Previously I had only used Google Maps to find POIs and used Apple Maps for driving.
But earlier this week I traveled for Thanksgiving and used Google Maps for driving for the first time since that last big update. I have to say they totally blow Apple away on this front. It's incredible how ahead of the game they are.
Some things I noticed that I don't think Google Maps did before:
- When approaching an exit on the interstate Google Maps shows on the banner which lanes are exiting in which direction and which ones are going straight
- When passing by potential alternate routes Google Maps shows how much slower or faster said routes will make your commute if you choose to take them.
- If a faster route does become available it offers to switch you to the new route and shows an estimate of the saved time
- Waze traffic jam data has been integrated
- Construction zones are now highlighted in red as you approach them
- When you're within a quarter mile of your destination Google Maps switches to the street view so that you can know what you're looking for.
Not to mention the usual fact that Google Maps are always more up to date with new businesses and recently constructed roads and highways.
At this point the only thing Apple Maps has over Google is that it's more aesthetically pleasing for navigation.
Just for reference check out the 485/85 interchange north of Charlotte. Apple's map shows how it looked a year ago while Google's shows how the area looks right now.
But earlier this week I traveled for Thanksgiving and used Google Maps for driving for the first time since that last big update. I have to say they totally blow Apple away on this front. It's incredible how ahead of the game they are.
Some things I noticed that I don't think Google Maps did before:
- When approaching an exit on the interstate Google Maps shows on the banner which lanes are exiting in which direction and which ones are going straight
- When passing by potential alternate routes Google Maps shows how much slower or faster said routes will make your commute if you choose to take them.
- If a faster route does become available it offers to switch you to the new route and shows an estimate of the saved time
- Waze traffic jam data has been integrated
- Construction zones are now highlighted in red as you approach them
- When you're within a quarter mile of your destination Google Maps switches to the street view so that you can know what you're looking for.
Not to mention the usual fact that Google Maps are always more up to date with new businesses and recently constructed roads and highways.
At this point the only thing Apple Maps has over Google is that it's more aesthetically pleasing for navigation.
Just for reference check out the 485/85 interchange north of Charlotte. Apple's map shows how it looked a year ago while Google's shows how the area looks right now.
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I use google maps and waze. I like waze's presentation of traffic and travel alerts.
Don't use apple maps because of how it interacts with my receiver. For some reason it operates through a 'Call' function versus just overlapping music when connected via bluetooth.
Don't use apple maps because of how it interacts with my receiver. For some reason it operates through a 'Call' function versus just overlapping music when connected via bluetooth.
I liked my Garmin dedicated GPS, but not the operating system part of it. Maybe the newer ones are better.
Navigon is great, no cell coverage required! Accurate too.
There is a reason that people use Google. It is the best at this point. I do use Maps as well, but a couple of times it was 180 wrong and I ignored it because I knew a right turn was required, not a left.
In any case, I hope to move up to an iPad and a really good car mount. This will be easier to read quickly both for nav and iTunes. A phone really is too small for screen use, although the 6 and 6+ should be better. Or a Tesla...!
Navigon is great, no cell coverage required! Accurate too.
There is a reason that people use Google. It is the best at this point. I do use Maps as well, but a couple of times it was 180 wrong and I ignored it because I knew a right turn was required, not a left.
In any case, I hope to move up to an iPad and a really good car mount. This will be easier to read quickly both for nav and iTunes. A phone really is too small for screen use, although the 6 and 6+ should be better. Or a Tesla...!
When Apple maps first came out I used Google Maps out of paranoia. After a while I began using Apple maps and google maps to test each and they were practically identical. One time Apple Maps even showed a better way that Google Maps didn't recognize.
Since then I only have Apple Maps installed. It works fine in my areas. The on caveat, it still isn't as good as Google Maps for identifying business locations on the map. You can search for it and find it and drop a pin, but the business name isn't on it.
I still think Google Maps is better for identifying places, but in giving directions they are pretty even for me.
Since then I only have Apple Maps installed. It works fine in my areas. The on caveat, it still isn't as good as Google Maps for identifying business locations on the map. You can search for it and find it and drop a pin, but the business name isn't on it.
I still think Google Maps is better for identifying places, but in giving directions they are pretty even for me.
Free (or what's included with the phone isn't always the best choice, at least not for me since I use it for my business) comes with pitfalls whether it's Apple's maps or Googles. I prefer to use the Garmin USA app on my iPhone 6 Plus. Much more detailed mapping layout, better traffic, better graphics and much more.
I would say Apple's and Google's GPS is best used for the casual commuter or just to get to and from, but I wouldn't use either one of them for serious business use.
I would say Apple's and Google's GPS is best used for the casual commuter or just to get to and from, but I wouldn't use either one of them for serious business use.
Google Maps and Waze, although Google Maps integrates information from Waze ever since it purchased them about a year ago. I'm not sure why Apple didn't jump on the chance to purchase Waze; their traffic information now lags far behind.
I hate how I can't use Google Maps as fluidly as I can use Apple Maps. For instance, I would like Google Maps to display on my home screen while the phone is locked. Google is still leaps and bounds ahead of Apple with respect to services such as email, maps, and day planning (oh how I wish I could natively use Google Now on my iPhone). Apple's trend of moving further and further away from Google makes switching to Android even more enticing. I wish the companies could just play nice but things are never that easy, are they?
I hate how I can't use Google Maps as fluidly as I can use Apple Maps. For instance, I would like Google Maps to display on my home screen while the phone is locked. Google is still leaps and bounds ahead of Apple with respect to services such as email, maps, and day planning (oh how I wish I could natively use Google Now on my iPhone). Apple's trend of moving further and further away from Google makes switching to Android even more enticing. I wish the companies could just play nice but things are never that easy, are they?
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I use Apple Maps exclusively. It has never steered me wrong, and it does work with my Motorola Bluetooth unit. No problem at all.
I use Apple Maps exclusively. It has never steered me wrong, and it does work with my Motorola Bluetooth unit. No problem at all.
You need to change a setting. Click on the icon in the lower right and select "Enable HFS prompts."
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I typically use Apple Maps but will check in with Google as they have better traffic information since they track everyone using an Android phone.
Apple Maps consistently comes up with crappy routes and just plain wrong information for me. Not worth it, and hey, Apple? I'd like the space it occupies on my phone back. (Along with all the space the rest of your useless stock apps take up. I have a folder full of them now that never gets opened.)
I generally use Google as Navigon gave me some issues a couple of updates back. But I'll give them a try again soon; being able to use it offline is a big plus.
I generally use Google as Navigon gave me some issues a couple of updates back. But I'll give them a try again soon; being able to use it offline is a big plus.