Google Turn-By-Turn Directions
| by Rob Jackson on October 27th, 2009 |
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That was quick. You know how we were just telling you about insider speculation regarding Google’s own GPS Navigation application/software? An anonymous tipster helped us firm up those details. If you’ll remember, we unearthed the Motorola Droid specs on Motorola.com and found that included in Google Services was none other than Google Turn-By-Turn Directions:
We noticed Google Turn-By-Turn Directions but assumed this was just the current Google Maps Directions feature which provides an arrow button to see turns in-order. You know what they say… never make assumptions.
Our tipster says Google Turn-By-Turn Directions fulfill the prophecy of full blown GPS Navigation from Google. It is likely this will launch with the Motorola Droid and be included in all devices with Android 2.0 and beyond, accessed through and integrated with Google Maps for Android (and possibly/probably other platforms after Android).
My contact hasn’t seen Google Turn-By-Turn Directions in action but when asked how sure (s)he was it would launch with the Motorola Droid and be a complete, full blown GPS solution (s)he replied:
99.99999% sure.
Wowzers. At first the Motorola Droid announcement tomorrow was slated to be amazing because of the hardware. It looks like the software (Android 2.0) which HASN’T seen the same level of hype/leaks is going to create just as much excitement.
Until it’s made official you’ll have to consider it a Phandroid rumor… but we don’t have long to wait.
PS: I still prefer the name “Google Nav”
1. Bryan wrote on October 27, 2009
giggity giggity giggity!
2. MangoMan wrote on October 27, 2009
Sounds awesome. Can’t wait!
3. kidphat wrote on October 27, 2009
goo……
4. Phases wrote on October 27, 2009
Goo!
5. Phases wrote on October 27, 2009
Aww, ninja’d.
6. Alberto wrote on October 27, 2009
Googaga?
7. Anthony wrote on October 27, 2009
Can this tipster be BRIAN? HELLO! Look at the no. 1 comment on the report earlier today when you first mentioned it. Way to go Brian.
8. Alberto wrote on October 27, 2009
Is anybody else waiting for the Droid countdown to reach zero?
9. Cybersedan wrote on October 27, 2009
How much longer before the iPhone becomes a has been? I’m sure people remember when teh phone everyone just had to have a Razr :-).
That’s the real countdown clock I’m watching.
10. Alberto wrote on October 27, 2009
Why is droid not a trending topic on twitter? this is history right here, Rob get on it!!!
11. kedmond wrote on October 27, 2009
What was the point of the counter going down to zero if nothing was going to happen at midnight?
12. Vic wrote on October 27, 2009
Didn’t I read somewhere that they mentioned “voice libraries” in reference to Google maps?
13. Db wrote on October 28, 2009
That’s probably not the real name of it though since it is the only Google thing without a trademarking, unless they just haven’t trademarked it yet
14. Alex wrote on October 28, 2009
@Anthony
Its pretty obvious that his source is a girl. He is an immaculate pronoun, kinda like when you say “hey do you guys wanna….”
Also, I’d put money on it
15. Brent wrote on October 28, 2009
Yeah seriously. Countdown counts to zero, aaaand…nothing.
Can’t wait for the unveiling!
16. shameless wrote on October 28, 2009
The countdown has stopped. And… nothing!
17. Phil wrote on October 28, 2009
It’s midnight pacific time, bub.
18. Jimbobwey wrote on October 28, 2009
Well, its 12 Pacific here and nothing changed for me. These last 24 hours have been dragggggggggggggggin along.
19. andrew wrote on October 28, 2009
no kidding. did they think people were not going to watch for the countdown?
20. Phil wrote on October 28, 2009
Touche… I guess I was wrong…. They’ll probably have something during their media event today.
21. LxMeister wrote on October 28, 2009
Do recall that the droiddoes.com site shows “Droid Does: Directions” as one of it’s features… Now if they’d just release it already!
22. moo wrote on October 28, 2009
Well, this certainly very plausible, as Google just dropped TeleAtlas and started using their own map data.
23. Rob wrote on October 28, 2009
Anyone know what time the media event is scheduled for?
24. Kit wrote on October 28, 2009
Little more info from Googleblog:
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/announcing-google-maps-navigation-for.html
25. Breon wrote on October 29, 2009
I’ve used the Google Navigation on the Droid. I would have to say that it’s probably the best nav software I’ve ever used. BUT it is cloud based, so if you’re out of data service, you’re out of luck.