Although Google Maps It is the most used GPS navigation service in the world, it is not the only option that exists. While Apple has its Maps app, Microsoft also offers Bing Maps. And now, the one that is going to join the increasingly long list of alternatives to Google Maps is Huawei. The Chinese firm is finalizing its service Map Kit, and everything indicates that it will be officially presented in October of this year.
Huawei is increasingly working on software, and EMUI 10 is good proof of it. Problems with United States imply that the Chinese firm cannot load the google services, and this would affect the Google Maps GPS navigation service. So, beyond the Android operating system, having an alternative to Google Maps ready is not a bad idea at all. However, all this takes an important and long process, and in October it does not seem that a direct rival of Google Maps will be presented focused on users. For now Map Kit Huawei will be for developers, so they can create apps that take advantage of their capabilities.
Huawei's Google Maps is almost ready: Map Kit will be launched in October
According to the leaked information, Map Kit is a product of the association with Yandex -Russia- and Booking Holdings -USA-, and will take advantage of the connection to local mapping services. They anticipate that it will be available in no less than 40 languages different and with coverage for 150 countries and regions. This service, which in October does not seem to be ready to be used by users, will be supported by positioning with the satellite view and mobile networks for more accurate real-time location.
Among the expected features of Huawei Map KitAccording to this filtration, there is the service of real time traffic and even a truly advanced navigation system that allows you to control up to the lane change. There will also be support for mapping in augmented reality, something that in Google Maps is beginning to arrive and especially facilitates navigation on foot in urban environments.
The Map Kit development has been renamed to download it as Petal Maps to be the Huawei browser, and that it will be installed in any Android like AppGallery. It's not a secret because the company already mentioned this service during last week's developer conference. It is one of several mobile services that the company has planned, and another step to reduce dependencies on Google and other companies.