If you have ever driven around using the iPhone’s GPS navigation you know just how dangerous it can be while constantly having to look down at your phone to get the next set of directions. The whole point of GPS navigation device is to get you from point a to point b as quickly and safely as possible. Since the current version of the Unlocked IPhone navigation system does not include any voice prompts the system is not as safe as it could be. However, all of this is about to change.

Earlier today it was announced that voice navigation is set to come to the iPhone in the form of MapQuest 4.0. The free navigation app will be able to provide turn by turn directions in the form of voice prompts that will undoubtedly offer a much safer driving experience for those who require the assistance of a GPS navigation device.
In a post on MapQuest’s official blog the company indicated that version 4 of their app can keep track of the phone’s position as you drive and alert you with voice prompts as you approach upcoming turns. The app also has the ability to inform you of missed turns and gives you the option of rerouting your course as appropriate.
Another nice feature of this new app is the ability to conserve battery life with three different power settings. As we all know when the GPS system is in use the strain on your battery can be immense. On the lowest power saving mode the app prevents the iPhone Unlocked Phone from auto locking and gives continuous voice prompts. The medium power saving mode allows the screen to dim but does not auto lock which continues with the prompts and the highest power saver mode will auto lock the device like normal.
The MapQuest Mobile 4 is available as a free download in the app store and compatible with iPhones running the iPhone OS 3.0 and higher.

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