Hi I'm like Pierre, user of OSMAnd, which is a very good navigation software (maybe not as google maps but with very great features). For me, A GPS navigation tool is obviously a must have in today mobile phone OSes. Using OSMAnd derivate (or other OpenStreetMap based map service) could be a great sign for opensource/opendata movement. Then, using something based on OpenStreetMap, user should have a really easy way to say "Hey, I had a problem during navigation, It asked me to go where it's impossible ".
I don't think Google has plans to make a Google Map app for Ubuntu Touch right now, but they will if UT has success. Sadly, I'm not a dev, else I would already have started a port of OSMAnd (or making another OSM based service, changing ergonomy and adapting to Ubuntu Touch SDK, look & feel). But if a crowfunding start, I will participate (this is really a must have for me at work), andtrying to motivate people to participate. Thanks a lot, Kévin 2013/6/3 Ryan Walmsley <ryant...@gmail.com> > 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 > > -- > 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 > >
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