Despite all the anticipation for turn by turn GPS navigation on the iPhone, an application that does just that already exists on the AppStore. XRoad Co.’s G-Map U.S. West and G-Map U.S. East apps were released back in October and January. The application seemed to slip under Apple’s strict radar and got published on the AppStore.
The G-Map application is the first on-board GPS navigation solution to be made available for iPhone and iPod Touch download. This cutting-edge GPS-enabled application features an intuitive user interface with functions essential to the mobile consumer. Unlike other network mobile navigation services, there is no monthly fee involved and it makes instant route guidance without interruption. No internet or wi-fi connection needed to get you to the desired destination.
I instantly got intrigued by the application and put it to the test. I tested it on my iPhone 3G and drove around town for awhile and it works almost flawlessly. The application provides turn-by-turn directions (distance countdown to each turn) by way of GPS. Local points of interest (Food, Fuel, etc.) can be found, addresses can be searched, routes can be edited, detours added, and types of roads can be avoided (highways, toll roads, etc.). If a turn is missed, the route is recalculated. The application is said to even provide 3D images of major intersection, I am unable to confirm it actually does. Despite everything the application does flawlessly, voice prompts are no where to be found to let you know what street to turn to without having to look at the iPhone screen.
Weighing at a hefty 800-900MB, you need some serious free space to be able to install this application, all the maps are built-in onto the application so if you drive into a town where you have absolutely no Wi-Fi, EDGE or 3G then you can still get your maps without driving around without directions.
Each region costs $19.99 USD (East US – iTunes link or West US – iTunes link) – A Europe version is coming soon
G-Map is available on the AppStore:
Download G-Map U.S. East
Download G-Map U.S. West
lmfao cox rd
Anyone gotten this program installed to their phone??? I’ve downloaded it to my iTunes but when I try to sync it, it gets bout halfway done and sits there, i let it sit for 15 minutes without moving and stopped it…..
your a fat cunt ha ha
It is a hefty application. Mine took almost 30 mins to install. Just let it go. It extracts maps and such because they are available offline, so it takes awhile to move all that stuff. I though the same thing as you, but I just left it alone, and came back later and it was done.
The problem I am having is, all I get are overhead views. I want the 3D junction and “ahead views” I don’t even get the turn signal. Perhaps I am doing something wrong, I am going to download the manual.
This Should be leagal, make it free on the app store.
I finally got it installed….not used it for anything though, of course, I didn’t read all the info on it and my area isn’t covered, oh well. Maybe Apple will release an update soon
Not available in the US store!