The introduction of mobile maps to mobile phones is no longer considered a new innovation. In fact its pretty standard across all platforms, whether you use IOS, Andriod or Windows. You can pretty much expect a decent map experience.
The quality of these map apps has the sat nav industry quaking in its boots. You no longer need to spend upwards of £xxx so you can navigate around your country in confidence. The question in this article isn't whether the mobile maps on your phone are better than the sat nav equivalent Its whether the mobile maps are good enough for you not to use a traditional sat nav.
Pros.
Whether you choose Apple maps, google maps and navigation or a paid app such as tom tom, you have a considerable choice of maps at your finger tips.
Its portable & no extra space required. Your map in mobile and in your pocket. You don't need to keep it in the glove box with a charger on standby for the long journey. Its ready for when you need it.
Park and Go. Take your map with you. If you cant park anywhere near your destination you can quickly change to walking mode and navigate the rest of the trip on foot, or bike.
Its free, maps on your phone will cost you nothing.
Multi tasking, Listen to your music, read your emails, shop online or check in with facebook whilst your on the move. The maps on your phone allows you to multi task, what ever you need to do.
Updating constantly, the mobile maps are always improving, and for free
Cons
Its a smaller screen than most sat navs
The GPS usually isnt as strong as the Sat nav equivalent.
On conclusion, your a dummy if you choose a sat nav over a mobile nav.
