Google Maps is likely, as most people know Apple Maps failed when they removed Google as default and Google then made a replacement which worked.
I'm assuming Google has shown no interest in making apps like this and apps like Gmail for Ubuntu Touch? On 2 June 2013 23:55, Gianguido Sorà <gianguidor...@gmail.com> wrote: > That's a great point to talk on. > I agree with you on all points, having a free navigation system is one of > the killer feature of any mobile OS in the market right now. > Maybe we can use already-existing maps like Google Maps or Bing Maps, this > way developers will have much less code to write. > The crowdfunding campaign isn't a must but it can help. > > Gianguido Sorà > Il giorno 02/giu/2013 21:59, "Pierre Bornancin" < > pierre.bornan...@gmail.com> ha scritto: > >> Hello, >> >> I am sorry if I am bringing up a subject that has already been discussed. >> >> Let me begin by saying that I am quite excited by the Ubuntu Touch >> project. I definitely think that this tremendous idea and that we are at a >> crucial time for it. >> >> It seems to me that Ubuntu Touch can be a success only if it is complete >> in terms of functionality when the first phones will appear on the market. >> >> That is why; I am convinced that it absolutely needs to have a Navigation >> application as Android & iOS . It is now considered as a basic >> functionality of any smartphone and not having that could be a showstopper >> for a lot of users. >> >> I am aware that this kind of application is not simple and requires time >> and good development skills (there is some existing application that could >> maybe be reused: OSMAND?) >> >> I do not think that Canonical has planned to develop one. >> >> I am unfortunately not a developer and I have not a lot of spare time to >> help: I can just help with bugs filing and use cases writing. >> >> >> >> But I think that this is something that could be supported by >> crowdfunding (kickstarter ?). I know I would definitely participate. >> >> >> >> So my questions are: Am I the only one thinking that? Is there someone >> ready to take leadership on this kind of initiative? >> >> >> >> Thank you for your attention. >> >> >> >> -- >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-phone >> Post to : ubuntu-phone@lists.launchpad.net >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-phone >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> >> > -- > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-phone > Post to : ubuntu-phone@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-phone > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > -- Thanks - Ryan Walmsley
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