Map Quest has turned its attention to the mobile internet, specifically for the iPhone. Map Quest has added a new interface to their website, one which will recognize whether or not you’re using an iPhone when you visit their web site. The minute an iPhone user browses Map Quest, the web page will recognize you’re using your iPhone, and then convert to an iPhone sized web page interface. The result on your screen is a miniaturized full version of the Map Quest interface on your iPhone touch screen, with all the features of the original web site included.
Map Quest Features
What you get with the iPhone version of Map Quest is the same as the web site you see on your PC or Mac. Easily set up itineraries for places you want to visit along the way to your destination on the map. You can take advantage of all the other services Map Quest offers for free, such as finding cheap gas. Even more useful, if you made an error in your driving instructions and didn’t notice until you get lost driving halfway to your destination, you can use your iPhone to find a new route. The iPhone interface is parallel to the desktop version, just smaller and easier for iPhone users to navigate. Improvements to Map Quest are displayed without having to download any upgraded software to your iPhone. It’s all handled on the server-side.
Navigating Map Quest with iPhone
Navigating on Map Quest’s new web interface responds to the same pinching and tapping actions you use on your iPhone touch screen. This means that veteran iPhone users don’t have to learn any new tricks with Map Quest’s intuitive new look and feel for iPhone browsing.
Take a Shortcut
Place a shortcut on your iPhone for Map Quest. Tap the plus sign on your iPhone touch screen. Select “Add to Home Screen”. An icon will appear on the iPhone screen. Just tap the icon anytime you want to visit Map Quest.
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