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Jasand
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Default Google navigation available for free

Now I dont know how many people actually know about this but after searching the net I found this:

http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/

The voice sounds a little computerized but it works a treat, also you can navigate using street view or satellite view.

Does anyone know how to change the voice?
 
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Little bit old, there's a ton of threads in the General forum about this - it was reported here first before the media got onto it!!


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Little bit old, there's a ton of threads in the General forum about this - it was reported here first before the media got onto it!!
oh I'm sorry but I just don't understand your reply... what was reported here first... how to change the voice on Gmaps or.. I'd like to know how to do that too
 
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on the 24th (I think) a member here realised he had navigation on Google Maps without having to use the hack. He posted here and tipped off Engadget and then everyone found out and reported it


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Default Re: Google navigation available for free

it is because navigation is working in the UK. it was only available in the US before he mention. now we are hoping it will be working for more countries soon...

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I'm actually quite impressed with it, especially considering it's free. The fact the voice says road names is great.

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