MapQuest Gets Alternate Routes, Improved Traffic Coverage, iOS 8 Support

The MapQuest app has been updated with alternate routes, improved traffic coverage, and iOS 8 support.

MapQuest is your go-to app for live maps, GPS, voice navigation and live traffic updates. Whether you’re running a quick errand across town or taking a road trip across the country, MapQuest has the trusted directions and features you need for stress-free navigation. Our app can route you around accidents, help with multi-stop directions and even has alternate routing capabilities, robust bookmarking options, and handy sharing features. MapQuest is here to help get you where you need to go, wherever life takes you.

Features:
● Get voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation walking or driving directions.
● Have peace of mind knowing we’re using the latest traffic data. Live traffic updates and automatic re-routing will help you get there on time.
● Choose from up to three different driving routes (when available) to get you to your destination most efficiently.
● Impress your boss, family, and friends with an on-time arrival with our ETA (estimated time of arrival) and location sharing features.
● Bookmark your home and work addresses so you can find your way to either at the push of a button.
● Quickly search for nearby points of interest in your favorite categories like coffee, restaurants, gas, and more with our industry-first layers bar!
● Advanced search uses your contacts, recent searches, top categories, and nearby points of interest to help you find your destination faster.
● Save a few bucks when you click on nearby gas stations and view and compare their current gas prices.
● Browse menus and order food through our GrubHub partnership.
● Find a place to rest your head. Explore the area and book a nearby hotel directly from the app!
● Show your team spirit with MLB.com Team Kits, available for purchase in-app, Custom logos, start screen, accent colors and saved routes to the game ensure your navigation app is as die-hard as you are!


What's New In This Version:
In this release: major improvements to traffic, routing, and local discovery!

- We’re iOS 8 friendly!
- Looking for another way to get from point A to point B? We'll show up to three alternate driving routes (when available) so you can choose from a few efficient ways to get to your destination.
- Major updates to traffic coverage! Increases in coverage on specific road types such as off ramps and side roads keep you more informed and segmented real-time traffic is even more accurate than before, delivering you better ETAs and routing info.
- More bugs squashed

You can download MapQuest from the App Store for free.

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