Effectiveness and quality probably varies greatly by area, but I've been using Google Maps on my cell phone exclusively for probably years now. That app should work with pretty much any phone that can handle apps, and I think likely has the most current data. I have an old Garmin, as well, but I can't remember the last time I even bothered turning it on.
I don't have it running in the background all day, so it hasn't been an issue for battery life for my phone at all. That WILL vary greatly from one phone to the next, though. Newer phones have better, longer lasting batteries and probably operate more efficiently. I'm currently using a Samsung Note 9, and a charge can last me all day. Everyone's situation is a bit different, so I suggest just trying different things and see what works for you. |
| Messages in this Thread |
|  Map program, being currently used by, Mobile Notary's - Hiram on 6/3/21 4:55pm |
|  Re: Map program, being currently used by, Mobile Notary - Luckydog on 6/3/21 5:07pm |
| I use Google maps. I look it up on my desktop but have nav -  MW/VA on 6/3/21 5:19pm |
|  Re:Lucky-you can still get calls when using Google App n/m - Heather Reinhold on 6/3/21 8:11pm |
|  Yes. It doesn't interfere with calls. n/m - MW/VA on 6/4/21 8:19am |
|  It *does* drain the battery though. - Linda_H/FL on 6/4/21 9:45am |
|  I Use Google Maps For Everything . . . - PegiT_MN on 6/4/21 12:17pm |
| Re: Re:Lucky-you can still get calls when using Google App - Luckydog on 6/4/21 10:17am |
| Google Map/MapQuest n/m - Linda_H/FL on 6/3/21 6:40pm |
| Re:Google's my go to w/printed copy if goes offline driving n/m - Heather Reinhold on 6/3/21 8:08pm |
 | Re: Map program, being currently used by, Mobile Notary - JanetK_CA on 6/4/21 11:43am |
| I loved Microsoft Streets and Trips and was disappointed - Teresa/FL on 6/4/21 3:56pm |
| Re: I loved Microsoft Streets and Trips and was disappointed - Hiram on 6/4/21 7:31pm |
| Re: Map program, being currently used by, Mobile Notary - MikeC/TX on 6/5/21 12:04am |
| Google maps talks, just like Waze - Linda_H/FL on 6/5/21 8:08am |
| Re: Yes LY GM talks, Yes Cheryl Safety First and Mike RE: #1 - Heather Reinhold on 6/5/21 10:52am |
| Re: Yes LY GM talks, Yes Cheryl Safety First and Mike RE: #1 - JanetK_CA on 6/5/21 6:02pm |
| Excellent discussion on pros and cons of map resources - Cheryl Elliott on 6/5/21 6:45am |
