In case ya havent noticed, I am new to bb. But I hear that pple download the google map app, why is that? Is it that much better then the bb maps? and if I get the google maps and remove the bb map will that do any harm?
Well, there's a lot to research on the differences. But the main one since you're on Verizon is that GPS works for BB Maps (sometimes) and doesn't work on Google Maps.
With that being said Avicus, I happen to think Google is a better product, especially because of "Street View", I happen to have both on my Curve.
I'm not as wealthy as Rachel so I don't have a GPS to get me to Starbucks in my pajamas.
LOL I dont need it to find my way to starbucks.. when I first got it, I would use it and take MY route to places and giggle while it freaked out, "recalculating, turn left, recalulating" twas fun.. for 3 mins.
Rachel, can you go and count how many threads we've hijacked and turned into a personal conversation? Severe counts too, any that he and I have taken over together as well.
Well, there's a lot to research on the differences. But the main one since you're on Verizon is that GPS works for BB Maps (sometimes) and doesn't work on Google Maps.
I got rid of BBMaps.. it constantly loses signal and drops the maps... then it renders with lines and dots... then says the satellights arent available.
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the biggest difference is the gps capabilities with bb maps. they are equally as accurate since they are both satelite backed maps next to hard drive maps so they can be updated with new roads as they arrive.
so I can uninstall bb maps and not have to worry about anything? I dont need a gps as I have one in the truck aswell? Can I also uninstall bb messenger and not worry about it? again I dont need it
I have the 8320 so I don't have gps, but I do use google maps on my computer to find directions and now that I have a blackberry I use google maps on that as well so I agree that continuity is the way to go, oh and street view impresses all the ladies.
For navigation, I find BB Maps to be more responsive. Before Google Maps updates, I already passed the street. But I keep Google Maps because of the street view. Both recalculate directions?
For navigation, I find BB Maps to be more responsive. Before Google Maps updates, I already passed the street. But I keep Google Maps because of the street view. Both recalculate directions?
Same here, I drive a full mile before Google updates my position, makes it hard to follow directions, bbmaps seems to be faster for me.
