MapQuest App Gets More Accurate ETAs and New Tile Caching Feature

The MapQuest app has been updated with improvements to navigation including more accurate ETAs and a new tile caching feature.

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 guide you with voice navigation, route you around accidents, and even help you find cheap gas. You can even customize your experience with multi-stop directions, robust bookmarking options, handy sharing features and automatic traffic re-routing. MapQuest is here to help get you where you need to go, wherever life takes you.

Features:
• Get a head start on your daily commute with live traffic updates
• Beat traffic and show up on time with automatic traffic re-routing
• Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel with our voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions
• Locate your destination faster with our advanced search
• Save a few bucks when you click on nearby gas stations and view and compare their current gas prices
• Bookmark your home and work addresses so you can find your way to either at the push of a button
• Keep friends and family in the loop by sharing your location
• Choose between walking or driving directions


What's New In This Version:
This release includes significant improvements to navigation, including more accurate ETAs and a new tile caching feature. Pet lovers, rejoice! The beloved cat and dog position icons are back with a great new look.

- Impress your friends with a punctual arrival! The ETA for your route is more accurate and responsive to traffic conditions than ever before.
- Know your next move, even with spotty cell service. We automatically cache your upcoming maneuvers to ensure you'll see and hear your next turn, even when service drops.
- Get map details on the road without a data connection. When connected to WiFi at the time of route creation, automatic tile caching will save your route map to ensure you still have map details without coverage.
- Cat and dog position icons are back! Find your furry pals in "Settings".
- Improved zoom levels mean less screen pinching and better context about your surroundings.
- Minor improvements and bug fixes.

You can download MapQuest from the App Store for free.

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