Ok, GPS functionality is VERY important to me, and I've been doing research on it for my phone (Motorola Milestone) and there's a bunch of different options available - none of which are good for me here in Canada at the moment. But, I'll try and update this thread regularly as new info becomes available.
CURRENT GPS OPTIONS FOR ANDROID O/S PHONES :
AndNav
- No longer supported? (web site shows last update July, 2009)
AndNav1 ( search apps market for: andnav )
- FREE
- based on Google Maps- provides "static navigation", which is based on user input (e.g. start and end points), but not on live GPS data.
AndNav2 ( AndNav.org - Android Navigation System )
- FREE
- screenshots: AndNav Beta Photos
from Wiki: "This is where AndNav2 comes into play. AndNav2 is based on free map data provided by OpenStreetMap (OSM) so that it can provide real-time audible turn-by-turn route guidance. AndNav2 has unique features, such as Text-2-Speech, an accessibility-study (aka 'Where can I get in 30 minutes') or avoiding customizable areas (e.g. traffic-jams or a broken bridge), TpegML Traffic-Feeds and more. AndNav2 will also contribute back GPS traces to the OSM project, so when you have driven an unknown route, expect it to be up online within a week or even sooner. AndNav1 and AndNav2 fully interact with all the capabilities provided by the Android platform: Text-2-Speech, accessing your contacts, high-quality graphics and fast internet access, all combined in an easy-to-use interface. "
CoPilot Live (apps market search "copilot" )
- $29.99 (no trial available)
- voice turn by turn navigation
- live weather info
- phone-stored maps for USA/Canada (no monthly fees)
- 2GB memory card required, 2GB map download
YouTube vids: LINK1 , LINK 2
Google Maps with Navigation (beta) (http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/ )
(app market search: google maps)
- free
- no downloadable maps: it streams them via data (potentially very expensive without unlimited data plan)
MapDroyd (app market search: mapdroyd)
- free
- completely downloadable maps (no data required I believe)
- no navigation
- you have to zoom WAY in to get street names (or even street graphics of non-main streets)
MotoNav (comes with Motorola Milestone (at least it does here on Telus in Canada))
- one-time charge: $49.99 North America / $69.99 Europe, extra for more maps
- downloadable maps (very little data required)
- SLUGGISH (even text entry screens have lag on Motorola Droid/Milestone)
- info from: https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/20061?start=0&tstart=0
"Motonav for the US and Canada bundle costs $49.99 USD. This gives you the license for TBT navigation, traffic, 3D landmarks,elevation, city maps, POIs and the option to download a map update within 60 days from the day of your purchase." The "2yr" lifetime refers to support that they'll give for the current version, but I'm told by a Motonav rep that the product WILL continue to work.
Sygic Mobile Maps ( Sygic Mobile Maps - turn your mobile phone into car navigation device )
- 62.99EU for North America version
YouTube demo vids: YouTube - sygic mobile maps
Telenav ( http://www.telenav.com/products/tn/ )
- $9.99/mth - 30 day free trial
Waze ( http://www.waze.com/download/android_download/ )- cost: free ?
- [from Waze site]: "Waze is a social mobile application providing free turn-by-turn navigation based on the live conditions of the road.100% powered by users, the more you drive, the better it gets. "
_______________LISTINGS BELOW ARE CURRENTLY STILL BEING DEVELOPED________________
Navigon (NAVIGON. And the world is yours)
- currently only for iPhone but an Android version is in the works
- NAVIGON Mobile Navigator: 79.99 $
- NAVIGON Mobile Navigator MyRegion: now only 24.99 $ (purchase maps just for your region)
more on this here http://www.navigon.com/site/us/en/mobile_navigator/iphone
TomTom ( TomTom app for iPhone and iPod touch - TomTom GPS sat nav -- iPhone release)
- currently only for iPhone but an Android version is in the works (iPhone link above - Android features and pricing may be similar)
Nav N Go Igo ( Nav N Go - Software Development for Mobile Devices )
- no more info on this yet, or what Nav N Go software works on Android
** Some of the above information may be WAY off, and is only to the best of my knowledge at present. I'll update it continually as I learn more! Please post any comments/corrections in this thread, and please be kind, I'm trying my best
CURRENT GPS OPTIONS FOR ANDROID O/S PHONES :
AndNav
- No longer supported? (web site shows last update July, 2009)
AndNav1 ( search apps market for: andnav )
- FREE
- based on Google Maps- provides "static navigation", which is based on user input (e.g. start and end points), but not on live GPS data.
AndNav2 ( AndNav.org - Android Navigation System )
- FREE
- screenshots: AndNav Beta Photos
from Wiki: "This is where AndNav2 comes into play. AndNav2 is based on free map data provided by OpenStreetMap (OSM) so that it can provide real-time audible turn-by-turn route guidance. AndNav2 has unique features, such as Text-2-Speech, an accessibility-study (aka 'Where can I get in 30 minutes') or avoiding customizable areas (e.g. traffic-jams or a broken bridge), TpegML Traffic-Feeds and more. AndNav2 will also contribute back GPS traces to the OSM project, so when you have driven an unknown route, expect it to be up online within a week or even sooner. AndNav1 and AndNav2 fully interact with all the capabilities provided by the Android platform: Text-2-Speech, accessing your contacts, high-quality graphics and fast internet access, all combined in an easy-to-use interface. "
CoPilot Live (apps market search "copilot" )
- $29.99 (no trial available)
- voice turn by turn navigation
- live weather info
- phone-stored maps for USA/Canada (no monthly fees)
- 2GB memory card required, 2GB map download
YouTube vids: LINK1 , LINK 2
Google Maps with Navigation (beta) (http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/ )
(app market search: google maps)
- free
- no downloadable maps: it streams them via data (potentially very expensive without unlimited data plan)
MapDroyd (app market search: mapdroyd)
- free
- completely downloadable maps (no data required I believe)
- no navigation
- you have to zoom WAY in to get street names (or even street graphics of non-main streets)
MotoNav (comes with Motorola Milestone (at least it does here on Telus in Canada))
- one-time charge: $49.99 North America / $69.99 Europe, extra for more maps
- downloadable maps (very little data required)
- SLUGGISH (even text entry screens have lag on Motorola Droid/Milestone)
- info from: https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/20061?start=0&tstart=0
"Motonav for the US and Canada bundle costs $49.99 USD. This gives you the license for TBT navigation, traffic, 3D landmarks,elevation, city maps, POIs and the option to download a map update within 60 days from the day of your purchase." The "2yr" lifetime refers to support that they'll give for the current version, but I'm told by a Motonav rep that the product WILL continue to work.
Sygic Mobile Maps ( Sygic Mobile Maps - turn your mobile phone into car navigation device )
- 62.99EU for North America version
YouTube demo vids: YouTube - sygic mobile maps
Telenav ( http://www.telenav.com/products/tn/ )
- $9.99/mth - 30 day free trial
Waze ( http://www.waze.com/download/android_download/ )- cost: free ?
- [from Waze site]: "Waze is a social mobile application providing free turn-by-turn navigation based on the live conditions of the road.100% powered by users, the more you drive, the better it gets. "
_______________LISTINGS BELOW ARE CURRENTLY STILL BEING DEVELOPED________________
Navigon (NAVIGON. And the world is yours)
- currently only for iPhone but an Android version is in the works
- NAVIGON Mobile Navigator: 79.99 $
- NAVIGON Mobile Navigator MyRegion: now only 24.99 $ (purchase maps just for your region)
more on this here http://www.navigon.com/site/us/en/mobile_navigator/iphone
TomTom ( TomTom app for iPhone and iPod touch - TomTom GPS sat nav -- iPhone release)
- currently only for iPhone but an Android version is in the works (iPhone link above - Android features and pricing may be similar)
Nav N Go Igo ( Nav N Go - Software Development for Mobile Devices )
- no more info on this yet, or what Nav N Go software works on Android
** Some of the above information may be WAY off, and is only to the best of my knowledge at present. I'll update it continually as I learn more! Please post any comments/corrections in this thread, and please be kind, I'm trying my best