It was found just recently that two apps for turn-by-turn GPS navigation are already available in the App Store. G-Map U.S. West [$19.99] and G-Map U.S. East [$19.99], which were released in October and January respectively, both offer turn-by-turn directions using GPS. Neither app included turn-by-turn GPS when they were launched. The original version only had maps, and was very buggy. Version 1.2 of the apps were released on February 7th, fixing most of the major bugs and adding turn-by-turn directions and real time turn tracking.

The developer created this video demonstrating the app:

As good as this sounds, the apps still lack voice directions, which the developer’s FAQs explains as being due to Apple’s “strict strategy which prohibits any real time guidance”. The app even warns “not operate this device while driving”.

[via MacRumors]

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