Explore the UK and Ireland with Google Maps Navigation
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | 9:37 AM
Despite recent travel disruption due to Eyjafjallajökull, those of us marooned in the UK and Ireland have enjoyed lovely sunny weather. It’s the perfect excuse to take a road trip, wouldn’t you agree?
With Google Maps Navigation (beta), now available in the UK and Ireland for Android devices 1.6 and higher, traveling by car couldn’t be easier. Like other satnav devices, Navigation includes 3D views, turn-by-turn voice guidance, and automatic rerouting. But because Google Maps Navigation is connected to the Internet, it also features powerful functionality you can’t get from other satnav services, including the most up to date map, business, and traffic data, access to satellite and street views, and of course, search.
With Google Maps Navigation, you can search by voice, and in plain English -- just press the voice search button on your Android phone, say “navigate to Sainsbury’s,” and Navigation will open automatically and guide you to the supermarket. Running out of petrol? You can search along your route for nearby petrol stations, cash points, restaurants, and car parks, without exiting the navigation path.
Google Maps Navigation is available in the US, UK, and Ireland. And like other Google Maps features, Navigation is free. To get Google Maps Navigation on your Android phone, search for “Google Maps” on Android Market and download the latest update. Visit the Google Maps Navigation page to learn more and watch a video, or check out the help center if you have questions.
posted by Sara Rowghani, Product Marketing Manager
Labels: Mobile Blog
30 comments:
Gabriel said...
Cool, now how about your friendly neighbors to the North. Canada needs mapping to :)
April 21, 2010 at 10:41 AM
David H. said...
I'm glad to hear that the first countries in Europe are getting that service as well.
The question I have: Is there a roadmap for the future rollout of that service? Which country is queued next?
April 21, 2010 at 10:44 AM
AleXXw said...
As like as David: when will it come to Austria?
April 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Unknown said...
And when will it come to Singapore? Come on!! We need navigation over here too!
April 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Oletros said...
Waiting for Spain and Italy
April 21, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Unknown said...
Will Google be OpenSourcing this app?
I'd really love to see it on Maemo (Nokia N900)
April 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Unknown said...
don't forget Australia, were already mapped. please sort out whatever legal issues are stopping you from turning it on here. that would make my day, and completely spoil Apple's..
April 21, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Tim G said...
Given that Android 1.5 market share has recently grown from about 25% to 38%, do you have any plans to support Android 1.5 for navigation?
April 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Gabriel said...
LOL poor Google. As soon as they announce something they are greeted with a quick "thanks" followed by a hasty, now give us more lmao. I guess that's what happens when you make amazing products.
April 21, 2010 at 2:13 PM
DooMMasteR said...
wonderful
except for anyone outside the US, UK and Ireland
:(
please make it available for the rest of the world
Germany (D-A-CH) is still grey ;)
April 21, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Brandon Marback said...
Don't worry Europeans, you'll all have Street View in about twenty years after Google has navigated your overbearing court system and your unwelcoming business atmosphere.
April 21, 2010 at 2:43 PM
MLW said...
That's fantastic, but where is the Australia support? The roads are all there, just flip a switch and turn it on. Give people another reason to switch to Android.
April 21, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Unknown said...
I'm in Ireland and using a Nexus One. When I search the market for Google Maps its not listed.
How can I download?
April 21, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Caley said...
One more vote for Canada!
April 21, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Andrew said...
Us Android users here in Japan are also waiting for this amazing feature. Please consider it Google.
April 21, 2010 at 4:58 PM
elbaztardo said...
This is not available in ireland! Not even in the app market, please google make true on what you have advertised..
April 21, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Yummchen said...
Waiting for Navigation in Switzerland... we are always the last... it's a bit disappointing!
April 22, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Unknown said...
Thankyou team! You really made my day yesterday here in the UK! It's awesome :D
April 22, 2010 at 1:33 AM
BigFredi said...
It is NOT available in Ireland's Market.
April 22, 2010 at 2:02 AM
Unknown said...
"With Google Maps Navigation (beta), now available in the UK and Ireland for Android devices 1.6 and higher, traveling by car couldn’t be easier."
Hasn't made it to Ireland as of 22/04/2010. Doesn't appear in my Market Place of my Samsung Galaxy Spica running Android 2.1. Maps came with the phone but I can't upgrade it in the App while Google Maps itself doesn't appear at in the Market Place at all as yet.
April 22, 2010 at 7:14 AM
nemo20000 said...
Still not visible in the Market under Android 1.6 on a T-Mobile G1 in the UK.
Maybe it will come online later today once they get to work over the pond? :-)
April 22, 2010 at 7:20 AM
elbaztardo said...
App now available in Ireland Market! Works perfect on Xperia x10!!
April 22, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Anonymous said...
Any votes for the Netherlands?? We were the first country where theLegend was on sale! Great app, this is the reason people are switching to Android.
April 22, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Unknown said...
Thanks Google for fixing the release for Android users in Ireland. Appearing in the Market and installing fine.
April 22, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Unknown said...
I would like to see it with nice voices e.g. on ovi maps
April 22, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Unknown said...
adzzup.com provides turnkey option for mobile (.mobi) friendly websites.
April 26, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Name: sidneylopsides said...
works fine on my X10, but you can't do a voice search for navigation. Ah well.
April 27, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Miglio said...
Please we need to know the roadmap for the other European Countries.
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emilio
April 28, 2010 at 2:58 AM
Dev1ANT said...
I can't wait to use this! I'm in the UK but my HTC Hero still only has Android 1.5...so hopefully the Android 2.1 update will be released soon *nudge nudge wink wink* ;)
April 30, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Unknown said...
Holland needs this feature to :)
May 3, 2010 at 3:53 AM
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