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MapQuest 4 Mobile

Submitted by Ernie Segura on 19 February 2012
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Description of App

MapQuest is the #1 provider of FREE voice-guided, turn-by-turn, GPS navigation for iPhone. Your phone speaks to you, telling you when to make a turn. Easily search with a single click while on the go. Stay on schedule by checking live traffic en route. If you take a wrong turn, MapQuest re-routes you automatically. Download the FREE app today!

MapQuest is truly a free product – there is no trial period, subscription or upgrade necessary. You get all these capabilities absolutely free!

  • Voice-guided, Turn-by-Turn Directions – Like a GPS, your phone speaks to you.
  • Simplified Search – Look for restaurants, gas stations & more with a tap.
  • Live Traffic – Updated every 5 minutes.
  • Multi-task - Make a call or listen to music while MapQuest continues to tell you where to go.
  • Walking & Driving Directions – Either way, we'll give you the best route.
  • Energy Savings Settings – Low battery? Switch to a high savings setting.
  • MORE: Multiple-stop routes, landscape view, customizable avatars and more!

KEYWORDS: Free apps, map app, navigation app, gps app, mobile map, map for mobile, map download, map for iphone, traffic conditions, road driving conditions, traffic report, restaurants near, hotel in, hotels near the

LANGUAGES: English

REQUIREMENTS: Compatible with iPhone® and iPod touch® Requires iOS 3.0 or later. Please Note: GPS features require an iPhone with GPS functionality. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease
battery life.

Version

2.5.6

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 4S

Accessibility Comments

This app is mostly accessible. There are four tabs toward the bottom of the screen; "Maps," " Directions," "My Places," and "Settings." All accept the maps tab are accessible.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labelling

Most buttons are clearly labelled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Link to MapQuest 4 Mobile in the App Store

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User Options

1 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
0 AppleVis user(s) have reported that they have contacted the developer about accessibility issues with this app.

Comments

#1 A bug with the app

Submitted by Ernie Segura on 19 February 2012.

One thing I forgot to mention when I did the description of this app. When an individual opens the app for the first time, it would ask for the person to use location tracking. When a person clicks yess, it says that it failed to find an individuals location. However, this is not true, and it has found the location.

#2 Hello, In order to search

Submitted by Ernie Segura on 29 February 2012.

Hello,

In order to search for a business, you must enter the city and state that the business is located. I do not know why MapQuest is like that, but I tend to use around me to get the business info, and use MapQuest to get directions to that place.

Hope this helps.

#3 Format for entry?

Submitted by Roger Smith on 29 February 2012.

Thanks for that info. So do you just enter the business name then the city and state? Or is there a place for the city and state? You'd think it could use the city and state of your location if that's where the business is located, and only make you enter it if it was somewhere else. Thanks.

#4 Hello Roger, You enter the

Submitted by Ernie Segura on 2 March 2012.

Hello Roger,

You enter the business in one feeld. First enter the business, city, and state.

#5 Does the app have downloadable maps?

Submitted by Shersey on 20 February 2012.

Does the app have downloadable maps? The reason I ask is because I'm on a limited data plan, and I don't want constant draining of my data while using the app. If not, how frequently does it use data?

If someone could get this info to me, that would be great. The description didn't mention downloadable maps or data usage, so I'm wondering.

Thanks,
Shersey

#6 App uses data

Submitted by Ernie Segura on 21 February 2012.

Hello,

This app relies on your data from your cellphone provider for getting directions and tern by tern navigation.

Hope this helps.

#7 Unable to search

Submitted by Roger Smith on 28 February 2012.

I've tried entering the name of a local business in the search box and it just doesn't find anything. Maybe it's not determining my current location properly, how would I find this out and what can I do about it? It is permitted to use location services. Any other suggestions? Thanks.