Do we still need GPS when we can use Smartphone?

[greatauror28]

A dedicated GPS is usually a no-brainer for most but the lack of ways to upgrade a GPS's firmware the easy way always one of the biggest drawback. Not to mention the upgrade isn't usually free or abundant.

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.

[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.

[striker2413]

never been a fan of standalone GPS devices..

imho, sa lahat ng smartphones/navigation apps na nagamit ko e NOKIA lamang ang nakakapagprovide ng excellent navigation guidance (including VOICE guidance).

I've been using Nokia Lumia installed with Nokia Here+ and Nokia Drive complemented with Waze (for traffic updates).. add to that na mabilis din ang GPS lock (less than 10 seconds, offline mode)..

Nokia Symbian based smartphones installed with Nokia MAPS are also very good!

Sa android naman, I find CoPilot Live and Sygic to be excellent offline navigation applications. Google Maps are only good pag may data connection, mas broad ang sakop niya na establishments and places.

[peeves]

i used google maps for iOS for a raod trip to pagudpud. never encountered a problem. i just downloaded ilocos map for offline use and I was able to use my phone to navigate even without internet signal in some areas.

[noone09]

Upping this thread.

I've been to places using Nokia Drive on my Nokia E6 running Symbian Belle. (Most recent was in Macampao Resort, Zambales last Holy Week 2014)

Cons is not all the places in the Philippines are on Nokia Maps.

What i do as a workaround is search the place where i'm going through Google Maps first (by exact location on map and coordinates) then manually save the location on Nokia Maps.

The best features are the offline navigation, < 1 minute position lock, automatic re-routing, accurate speed reading with the car speedometer and speed limit notifier.

My next smartphone will definitely still be a Nokia (as long as they keep Nokia Drive free).