Google Maps Navigation has finally reached Malaysia. For quite some time now, most Malaysian drivers have just used Google Maps as a method of mapping, but now with Maps Navigation in place you can get turn-by-turn instruction with Voice guidance through GPS and Internet pinpointing (perhaps helped along due to the recent Waze buyout). Previously, if you wanted Google Maps Navigation to turn on, you had to use mods which often resulted in unstable and inaccurate navigation. Now, with the new Google Maps Navigation Beta all you need to do to get some turn-by-turn navigation is to tap the Navigation option or enable Navigation when searching for directions in Google Maps. This will load up the Beta disclaimer page and you can choose to enable the Google Maps Navigation Beta from now on.
One feature which we liked (and was suggested by Google) was the satellite view, which while not always as accurate or up-to-date as we would like it, does provide a more accurate method of navigation. Hopefully, Google will implement Streetview for Malaysia next, provided they won't get fined for breach of privacy like in some other countries. Check out the Google Maps Navigation video below where they reassure you that yep, everything is still free:
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