Friends who often read Love Travel, believe that Wendy’s love for Google Map can be felt. Various tourist attractions and hotel introduction articles will include Google Map information at the end of the article to provide you with reference data for planning your itinerary.However, although Google Map is powerful, it does have a major disadvantage at present, that is, the offline map function is not very useful. If there is a network interruption or no network at all during the trip, you need to use the offline map as an auxiliary tool. Although there are many machine map tools, the HERE map produced by Nokia is the best choice for me.
There is no need to mention the excellence of Google Map. This time, we have to lay out the major flaws of Google Map. This shortcoming comes from Google’s design thinking. It is always believed that everyone can go online at any time. The offline use design of the App is quite simple. Will improve it!
-Offline maps are difficult to use: Google Map actually provides an offline map function, but the operation is complicated and the data is limited. The viewed map data will be temporarily stored, and the incomplete data makes offline use very inconvenient.
-My favorites will disappear: When the mobile phone is offline, my favorite data will disappear. It is impossible to query the map information of the scenic spots that were planned and stored at the beginning. Offline use will make the previous homework wasted.
In view of the above major shortcomings of Google Map in travel use, the Here map software produced by Nokia can completely compensate for these two shortcomings. It not only provides a complete offline map download for a single country, but also my favorite data will be stored in In the mobile phone software, completely offline use is never a problem.If you want to try to stay away from the Internet and share the journey with the community, or face the instability of the network in tourist areas, I recommend Nokia Here this map software.
Next, let's introduce the functional operation and use interface of the software Here!
◎ Software download and registration
Here provides software downloads for both Android and iOS versions. I believe it is easy for everyone to search and download by themselves. Reference links are also provided here.
►►►Download link:App Store | Google Play
▲ After opening the software, the user will be asked to register. You can register with an E-mail or Facebook account.
After registering and logging in, you can download offline maps and save favorites.
▲ After entering the main screen of the map, the lower left corner is the positioning function, the lower right corner can call up the layer, and the upper right corner is the favorite and navigation function.
In the upper left corner, you can call up the main menu and search location. Swipe to the right from the left side of the screen to call up the main menu.
▲ The software provides three layers of satellite, public transportation and traffic conditions. You can try to compare and see and choose the layer you need according to the situation.
▲ The software menu provides many detailed function settings. Currently, there is only an English interface, so you can try it out.
◎ My favorite
Here provides favorite features that can be used offline, and with the use of offline maps, I believe it is definitely helpful for free travellers.
▲ When you click the layer function in the lower right corner, you can choose three layers: satellite map, public transportation route, and real-time traffic status.
▲ Click on the favorite function bar in the upper right corner to start editing favorites. It can also be used offline, which is very easy to use.
▲ You can use the tap or search function on the map to find the target location. After tapping "Collect", you can add it to favorites.
If it is a well-known attraction, it will also provide a lot of useful information.
▲Here cooperates with TripAdvisor to import many useful attractions data, and you can also directly call and use the social sharing function.
◎ Offline map download
Here map provides offline map download function. As long as the mobile phone has a large memory capacity, you can download offline maps in advance. Whether you are traveling abroad or using it in daily life, it is actually a pretty good choice.Especially it can save network traffic, or in areas where the base station signal disappears or is too weak, it is very useful.
▲ Click the "Download" function on the left menu to call up the downloadable map menu, and click the download symbol on the right to download immediately.
▲ The software will first display the memory capacity of the phone. If the capacity permits, you can download it after agreeing to the software's usage specifications.
If the phone memory capacity permits, it is recommended to download the offline map data you need first!
▲ The software also provides voice package downloads of various navigation sounds. Unfortunately, Chinese voice navigation is not yet provided.
◎ Route navigation
Here provides three route navigation functions: walking, driving and public transportation. Offline use is not a problem. It is a good thing to save mobile network traffic at home and abroad!
▲ After clicking the departure location and then selecting the destination, three navigation route options will be provided immediately.
▲ Choose a walking navigation route, taking the navigation route from Bangkok Central World shopping mall to Thompson Museum as an example.
▲ Taking the same navigation route from Bangkok Central World Shopping Center to Thompson Museum as an example, the screen indicates that you have to take a BTS train.
▲ Click the setting option on the upper right to provide more detailed navigation route settings, and you can directly cancel any of the three navigation routes.
▲ This is the navigation screen when driving. It is actually quite enough for domestic use!
◎ 3D three-dimensional building
Just like Google Mao and Apple Map, Here map also provides a pretty 3D map view. The rendering and fineness of the screen are actually not worse than Apple Map!
▲ This is a 3D map of Bangkok's Sima area. Spread two fingers apart and zoom in on the screen, and then swipe up to display a 3D perspective map.
▲ Provide a 3D three-dimensional map on both sides of the Zhaobie River, and you can clearly see the buildings of many well-known hotels.
However, it seems that Here's route navigation has not yet been added to the ferry route, and this needs to be strengthened!
▲A complete 3D stereo map can be seen even in an offline environment. Are the map data and functions quite complete?
The above introduces the key functions of Here map, the main selling point is the complete offline use function.Of course, Here’s offline maps are also somewhat limited. The main reason is that in some countries or regions, offline maps cannot be used due to local regulatory and environmental restrictions, including Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Macau. As for people who like Thailand and other Southeast Asian regions, then The only problem is the capacity of your phone's memory!
◎ Software introduction and download link
Download page:App Store | Google Play
Official website:https://www.here.com/
Software introduction:
Mentioned in TechCrunch, Mashable and the Wall Street Journal
Here's to finding your way no matter where you are. Here's to embracing the world around you and daring to explore new places without worrying about getting lost. Here's to having the confidence to live your life, because you always know exactly where you're going .
With HERE, you can plan your journey ahead of time and save a map of your destination right on your iPhone. With maps for more than a 100 countries around the world, you'll never be lost — even when offline. See exactly where you are and find the best way around with a route planner that shows you driving, public transit and walking options at a glance.
When you're ready to head out, turn-by-turn, voice-guided driving and walk navigation takes you right to your destination — or use our public transit maps and schedules to get around by train or bus. With HERE, your maps are always loaded and ready to use, and you never need to rely on an Internet connection.
HERE makes maps more useful. Plan your next journey on here.com and step off the plane with your full itinerary available right in your phone. Or find restaurants and shops in the moment: browse ratings and reviews from TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet to get the best perspective on where to go. No matter where you are, no matter where you're going, HERE will get you there.
What does HERE give you?
– Voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation that works around the world
– Maps you can save and use offline for more than a 100 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Australia and Brazil
– Real-time traffic and incident information for more than 40 countries
– Public transit maps, directions and information for more than 900 cities
– A route planner that shows driving, public transit and walking options so you can quickly compare them
– Your saved places are available on all your devices so you can plan journeys easier
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Note: continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. You can reduce your battery usage by saving maps to your phone ahead of time.
