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fujiyama

(15,185 posts)
18. I use the Google Nav app on my android phone quite a bit
Mon Jun 11, 2012, 11:50 PM
Jun 2012

and while the locations aren't always 100% accurate, for a free app, it ranks among my top 5 favorite.

We'll wait and see what Apple's Map/Nav app is like. I personally don't see anything wrong with bundling your own software on your own device (Google is Apple's competitor after all - I don't know why they should be forced to place Google's software on Apple's phones), but I know the DOJ saw things differently when MS did it with Windows and IE. But what did the courts ultimately rule on that? Didn't it just kinda fade away when Bush came into power?

Anyways, I'm glad there are several different free navigational and maps apps available. Ultimately, I think Android's competition to Apple has proven to be positive for both companies and forced both to be more innovative.

Big Brother Google high density Jun 2012 #1
So Google should control all data? onehandle Jun 2012 #8
I love watching people respond to statements that weren't even made. (nt) Posteritatis Jun 2012 #11
Why can't they let the consumer decide ChromeFoundry Jun 2012 #12
Im sure you will be able to download any app you want FreeState Jun 2012 #14
Google Maps will still be 'free' on the iPhone. onehandle Jun 2012 #15
I think between Google and Facebook, Facebook has way more personal data. joshcryer Jun 2012 #17
Google is much better at turning that info into income KurtNYC Jun 2012 #19
Google maps sucks on the iPhone proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #2
I fall on the Apple side, but this is a clash of titans. We're just potential collateral damage. GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #3
Samsung Galaxys will still have them dipsydoodle Jun 2012 #4
i have such jealousy for those with the samsung galaxy La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2012 #21
:P Vehl Jun 2012 #22
hi fellow liberal hindu atheist La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2012 #23
It definitely will Vehl Jun 2012 #26
I got mine October 2010 dipsydoodle Jun 2012 #30
Glad I got G3--- roody Jun 2012 #5
So what happens with the half dozen (or more) apps I have that integrate with Google Maps? hlthe2b Jun 2012 #6
Google will have to submit their own map app later this year when iOS 6 comes out. onehandle Jun 2012 #7
Pucker up fanboyz tridim Jun 2012 #9
What's an iPhone? They_Live Jun 2012 #10
Don't worry, it's all just a fad. n/t PassingFair Jun 2012 #13
Facebook? Who cares. They're just ad spammers. mathematic Jun 2012 #16
I use the Google Nav app on my android phone quite a bit fujiyama Jun 2012 #18
In other words, welcome to three years ago Apple :) the Google maps is light years ahead Vehl Jun 2012 #20
Gosh, you're right. Apple is doomed. They could never catch up with Google. onehandle Jun 2012 #24
Reading comprehension 101 fail Vehl Jun 2012 #25
Not Telenav, but otherwise dead on. It's the worst, and iPhone users will be unhappy. Xithras Jun 2012 #27
Ah TeleAtlus, not TeleNav , typo :) thanks for correcting. Vehl Jun 2012 #28
There has to be more to it than we're hearing. Xithras Jun 2012 #29
Stay tuned. onehandle Jun 2012 #31
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