Google has upgraded its Android Maps app so it
can provide directions when not connected to
the internet. The software also lets devices find
businesses’ locations, opening hours and
telephone numbers while offline
The firm said tourists visiting places outside their
mobile subscription plans and people living in
emerging markets, where data can be expensive,
would be among those who would benefit
most. But one expert said budget-phone owners
would now have to juggle data.
“Entry-level Android smartphones sometimes only have four gigabytes of onboard storage, making it a precious resource,” commented Ben Wood from CCS Insight. “Once you’ve downloaded a few applications, some music and
perhaps a video, that memory quickly disappears.
“So some users may find using map downloads
limits what else they can do with their device –
but to be honest that’s one small negative in a
sea of positives about this update.” Google said downloading most of Greater London would take up 380 megabytes on a device, while storing the San Francisco Bay area would require about
200MB.
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