Google Maps Navigation for mobile now supports Kuwait, it took them a while but it’s finally working, it was there before but it only gave the route on map without specific directions and voice. I have the app installed on my Samsung Galaxy phone, and I thought I’d give it a try to see if it’s really helpful on the road. Hopefully now with this app you can find anything in Kuwait (hospital, fuel station, mall, house) in no time, what I liked about it is that it gives you directions turn-by-turn via voice, and in case you missed a turn then it automatically re-adjusts the route. Another great feature is that the maps are updated regularly for free to include new roads, unlike GPS systems in vehicles which require to have the latest DVD version for Kuwait maps.
The app also provides several alternative routes to your destination, this helps in case there’s a traffic congestion in one of the roads. Also it can be used when the Internet is not accessible based on the stored maps, simply brilliant. The downside is that it consumes a lot of the battery life, so the phone must be plugged in the charger until you reach your final destination.
Get it here [link]
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lol ! i tried to get direction to Al Bairaq Mall, it keeps me showing some Jeans cafe in Jabriya.
Seriuosly?!
I’ll check on that
Actually there is a Jeans coffee in Bairaq mall, but somehow it showing their Jabriya branch. I was at Bairaq today, lost my way, finally located as the place is mentioned as ‘Markaz Fintas’
*Gloria Jean’s Coffee
Lol Google maps must be attached to Gloria Jean’s Coffee Jabriya branch
Yes that’s another issue in the app for Kuwait, the names.
It is supported few months ago :/
It was there but it only shown the route on map without specific driving directions and voice.
http://www.ameinfo.com/directions-navigation-android-brought-mena-time-311481
amazing how can i get this on my iphone? plz share
Sadly It’s not yet available for iPhone but I think there’ something called Apple Maps for iPhone.
There are several GPS apps on the iPhone, you can purchase them from the App store!
Other than that, the current iOS 5.1.1 Maps App can provide you with directions to the several locations in Kuwait but does not support the (Turn-by-Turn) option !
السموحه على السؤال بس شسالفه حرف الراء معاك؟
بالكويت نسميها “لدغة” وهي صعوبة في تطق حرف الراء بالتحديد’ السموحة
Fantastic! Now I won’t have to call Bokhalid to come find me when I get lost!
Is it supported on the iPhone or just Samsung?
This is Google so it’s for android phones
but I heard there’s something called Apple Maps but I haven’t tried it before…btw wish Bokhalid a safe trip. Allah yereda bel salama inshallah.
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