2012年9月1日

MapQuest Tests New Serve to Challenge Google map

AOL's online mapping service MapQuest on Tuesday launched a new version of the test service, the new service has many of the same functionality with Google Maps (Google Maps). Since the very long period of time, MapQuest has been a leader in the online map market, 2008 Google Maps service beyond.

Tuesday, MapQuest has launched a new version of the test service, it draws some of the features of Google Maps. In addition adjust Logo, the new version of the service do not have to scroll through the map, but directly in the right side of the screen, this is exactly the same with the Google Maps service.

In addition, the search box dropped from more than one. New services in a more flexible way to ask the way, Not just from point A to point B, May also be from the point C to point D. The user can rearrange the order of the four points A, B, C and D, Use the mouse to drag. Once the line is determined, the top of the map there will be a toolbar, allows users to search for nearby shops, parking lots, gas stations or other places.

MapQuest general manager Christian Dwyer (Christian Dwyer) said: "The new service not only play the role of a calculator, but a newly discovered, it can provide more valuable information for the trip."

If the test is a good feedback, the new version of the service will be formally launched in August this year. Of course, the user then can still choose old service. The research firm comScore data show that Google Maps service independent user visits to 63.3 million, ranking the first place. MapQuest 49,100,000 ranked second, Yahoo Maps and Bing Maps services were ranked third and fourth places.

In addition, 33.5 million users in the access map services by phone, MapQuest accounted for 8.5 million. MapQuest general manager Dwyer said. MapQuest the user average monthly access MapQuest site twice, the future is expected to increase to four times.

MapQuest: First Voice Navigation Software For iPhone Launched

Before Google and Nokia will announced their own navigation software, iPhone is in the forefront once again. The map provider MapQuest released a MapQuest 4 Mobile software - a free GPS navigation software for iPhone, it can feature "simple" voice guidance.

2012年8月23日

Mapquest Comes In Handy For Electric Car Owners

Mapquest should come in handy for electric car owners as the number of EV charging stations in the U.S. has almost quadrupled since the end of 2009. When not slurring vexingly vague orders, mapquest seems fit to entertain me with a cryptic blue dot dance that spans several streets.

The Mapquest, which is free and available for iPhone and Android users, not only can locate charging stations but manage remote charging.

I cannot recall another time in our history when there was so much momentum and resources around an energy shift for transportation. MapQuest, that utility we thought horrifically curbstomped by Google back in the 90's.

MapQuest, which is free and available for iPhone and Android users, not only can locate charging stations but manage remote charging, view current battery status and provide step-by-step directions.

The best thing about MapQuest is that it has a voice, making it safer and easier to use. You can certainly understand what MapQuest tells you, but it dictates names incredibly quickly.

Making pretty what 36 million people searching for maps, directions, restaurants, airports, hotels and top brands every month looks like.

MapQuest gives you the directions with great timing; it never told me to make a turn about 200 yards late... like other apps I won't name. If you want MapQuest to shut up you can pause the directions through the menu, as well as show traffic.