MapQuest 4 Mobile iPhone Debuts Basic Voice Guidance...And it's Free!
We're pleased to announce that basic Voice Guidance is now available on our MapQuest 4 Mobile iPhone app. This is an exciting feature that really differentiates us from most other free navigation apps available for iPhone.
This new feature is extremly useful for me and I know it will be the same for our users. For instance, last week I needed to get back to the airport from my hotel after an eventful CTIA conference in Las Vegas. After a busy 3 days, my mind was shot – thankfully, MapQuest 4 Mobile was sitting shotgun in the rental car, literally telling me how to get there.
After a quick search, I got my directions overview from the hotel to the airport. I pressed the green START button and was on my way. As I approached my first turn, the voice guidance informed me twice, and then confirmed the turn with a succinct 'Turn right, now.' That was easy.
Uh-oh, cut-off by a cab, and couldn't hit my next turn! The voice informs me that I am off route, and provides a message that will help me. I pull into a gas station, and tap 'Reroute Me.' Back on track.
I drop off the rental car, and am pleased that I was able to use my device on a paucity of power (naturally, I forgot my charger) - the medium power setting allowed my screen to dim while the voice guidance continued, saving me precious power. Phew, I can still e-mail my boss before my flight.
Oh, and it wouldn't be Vegas if my wallet weren't lighter so thank goodness the app is FREE! Why not try it?
This new feature is extremly useful for me and I know it will be the same for our users. For instance, last week I needed to get back to the airport from my hotel after an eventful CTIA conference in Las Vegas. After a busy 3 days, my mind was shot – thankfully, MapQuest 4 Mobile was sitting shotgun in the rental car, literally telling me how to get there.
After a quick search, I got my directions overview from the hotel to the airport. I pressed the green START button and was on my way. As I approached my first turn, the voice guidance informed me twice, and then confirmed the turn with a succinct 'Turn right, now.' That was easy.
Uh-oh, cut-off by a cab, and couldn't hit my next turn! The voice informs me that I am off route, and provides a message that will help me. I pull into a gas station, and tap 'Reroute Me.' Back on track.
I drop off the rental car, and am pleased that I was able to use my device on a paucity of power (naturally, I forgot my charger) - the medium power setting allowed my screen to dim while the voice guidance continued, saving me precious power. Phew, I can still e-mail my boss before my flight.
Oh, and it wouldn't be Vegas if my wallet weren't lighter so thank goodness the app is FREE! Why not try it?
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