I've been using an old & otherwise redundant Android phone exclusively as a SatNav / GPS here in the UK.
I've used Google Maps, HERE, Navmii & Waze. Over the past couple of years Google Maps has consistently delivered me to my destination quicker than other Apps, thanks to it's excellent traffic data. When the connection has been patchy, HERE has been my favourite alternative.
The phone died last week, so I sought a cheap replacement. I should mention that I've used base model Garmin & TomTom standalone SatNavs, but their lack of traffic data makes them inferior, imho, to a smartphone running Google Maps or similar. Expensive standalone SatNavs that include traffic data don't make sense to me, pricewise.
A few days ago I bought a cheap Windows 10 phone. Downloaded gMaps. Not impressed. No spoken voice directions. Not as easy as Google Maps on Android to set up a route. No alternative directions offered while driving.
Decided to return phone for refund & buy a cheap Android phone instead. Before doing so I thought I may as well give the inbuilt Microsoft Maps App a go, despite having heard nothing positive about it. Early days but I'm impressed! On a regular route for which Google Maps regularly suggest turns that I know from local knowledge & experience to result in a slower journey times, Microsoft Maps gave me perfect directions.
I'll continue evaluating Maps for the next few days. If all goes well I'll keep the Windows 10 phone. Out of curiosity, from where is Maps traffic data sourced? And does Maps suggest diversions during a journey if traffic problems arise? Also, is a video tour of the current Map features available? Thanks.
I've used Google Maps, HERE, Navmii & Waze. Over the past couple of years Google Maps has consistently delivered me to my destination quicker than other Apps, thanks to it's excellent traffic data. When the connection has been patchy, HERE has been my favourite alternative.
The phone died last week, so I sought a cheap replacement. I should mention that I've used base model Garmin & TomTom standalone SatNavs, but their lack of traffic data makes them inferior, imho, to a smartphone running Google Maps or similar. Expensive standalone SatNavs that include traffic data don't make sense to me, pricewise.
A few days ago I bought a cheap Windows 10 phone. Downloaded gMaps. Not impressed. No spoken voice directions. Not as easy as Google Maps on Android to set up a route. No alternative directions offered while driving.
Decided to return phone for refund & buy a cheap Android phone instead. Before doing so I thought I may as well give the inbuilt Microsoft Maps App a go, despite having heard nothing positive about it. Early days but I'm impressed! On a regular route for which Google Maps regularly suggest turns that I know from local knowledge & experience to result in a slower journey times, Microsoft Maps gave me perfect directions.
I'll continue evaluating Maps for the next few days. If all goes well I'll keep the Windows 10 phone. Out of curiosity, from where is Maps traffic data sourced? And does Maps suggest diversions during a journey if traffic problems arise? Also, is a video tour of the current Map features available? Thanks.