MapQuest launches free Android navigation app

15 Apr 2011

MapQuest has launched its free MapQuest for Android App for the 18.2 million domestic Android phone users.

The new app features the same technology MapQuest previously issued for iPhone with major additons including OpenStreetMap (OSM) data that allows consumers to use the app internationally, as well as directly report errors onto the map.

The MapQuest for Android app is free and does not require a trial period, subscription or upgrade.

Features include:

• Voice-guide/Turn-by-Turn Navigation: The phone speaks directions regarding where and when to make a turn.
• Voice Search: Drivers can speak the desired destination for search and directions.
• Map Toolbar: Easily find restaurants, coffee shops, gas stations and parking with one click.
• Walking & Driving Directions: Recommends the best route and rotates the map based on orientation of travel.
• Live Traffic Flow/Incidents: Extensive coverage updated every 5 minutes.

In its new Android app, MapQuest leverages OpenStreetMap data to provide international maps and directions, user-sourced unique local perspective and detail, and the opportunity to enrich the map through the error-reporting tool.

The new Android app is available in both Android's web-based market place and the mobile marketplace.