MapQuest Update Adds Traffic-Optimized Routing

[Nick Hesson]

MapQuest, a popular alternative to Google Maps, has been updated with traffic-optimized routing on the iPhone.

MapQuest provides FREE voice-assisted, turn-by-turn, GPS navigation. The concept has become so common that I find it hard to believe that Automobile GPS units will survive the smartphones.

With MapQuest you can easily search for restaurants & popular places with a single tap of the screen.

Features:
• 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.
• (NEW!) Traffic-optimized routing – we continually check traffic along your route and adjust if congestion is detected
• Live Traffic Display – Updated every 5 minutes.
• Walking & Driving Directions – Either way, we'll give you the best route.
• MORE: Multiple-stop routes, landscape view, customizable avatars and more!

What's New In This Version:
• Traffic-optimized routing – we continually check traffic along your route and adjust if congestion is detected

You can download MapQuest from the App Store for free.