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would happily pay a hundred bucks for this app :D I have used tomtom since 2k3 or 4 on my pocket pc.

Clearly, you are still missing the point. Google Maps does not update your route if you drive the wrong way. Google Maps does not update your route if there’s a traffic jam ahead. If you have to be downtown in some relatively big city you don’t know, I would be amazed if you could find your way by just memorizing the route beforehand if it includes numerous turns and one-way streets. Its too dangerous to keep your Android device in your hand while driving, so voice directions are very useful.

Surely most people can read a map and remember some directions, and turn-by-turn navigation is not needed to replace that. I am very happy for you that you think that you can do everything yourself, but turn-by-turn navigation has simply proven its usefulness. Period. No discussion possible.

LOL JD, I second that.

“All a part of the “do for me” paradigm of people today – same reason we make cars that crush around you and are “survivable” instead of teaching people to avoid the accident to start with.”

It’s to protect people from d bags who are staring down at their phone reading directions.

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So…

Apparently I am the only Android user capable of reading a map and remembering a few directions?

I’ve been using a GPS for a looong time, and frankly I’ve never “gotten” the need for a random voice to be telling me where to turn next. I need the GPS to tell me where I >am< and where I need to be is in relation to that.

All a part of the "do for me" paradigm of people today – same reason we make cars that crush around you and are "survivable" instead of teaching people to avoid the accident to start with.

Yes – the Google services need data, yes roaming internationally is expensive. For most users of the device, this is not part of the argument.