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From: Dave Royal <dave@dave123royal.com>
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Subject: Re: Magic Earth app
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 08:22:24 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
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VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> Wrote in message:

> UFO <tech@parts-link.net> wrote:
> 
>> Was given a Moto G5 plus phone, with just the emergency service and was told 
>> I can install this GPS tool to it and use it for driving directions.
>> 
>> How would I get the app onto the phone since its not got service?
>> 
>> I have a Windows Desktop and I can plug the USB into it, and exchange files, 
>> but I dont think the app can be downloaded on a Win Machine
>> because its a differenet OS?
> 
> Oops, see "Magic Earth" is the name of the app you mentioned in your
> Subject.  The Play store has it at:
> 
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalmagic.magicearth&hl=en
> 
> Use wifi at home for Internet access to connect your phone to the Play
> Store to install the app.  If you don't have wifi at home, there are
> plenty of other wifi hotspots available; e.g., library, cafe, coffee
> house, schools, etc.
> 
> "Magic Earth uses OpenStreetMap data"
> 
> Well, you could just use the OsmAnd app.  A lot of map apps use the OSM
> maps database.  That is a crowdsourced map database, so expect some
> errors, plus areas with few travelers won't be submitting in that area.
> 
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand&hl=en

Magic Earth: "Get real-time traffic info, updated every minute"
 How - even if you have mobile data? I know some countries (NL?)
 have open data sources for traffic data.

Are speed limits remotely up to date on OSM? In England they
 change frequently.

I have OsmAnd (on an iPhone) for walking. For driving I use Google
 Maps. 
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