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Re:Apple's New Map by Crespyl on Friday November 02, 2018 @12:14PM (#18364180)
Any time you're looking at a locally saved/cached copy of the map but don't have the network connection to make navigation requests? Or are just trying to find your own (or your friends) position in a situation where you have spotty or unavailable GPS.

Do Google or Apple let you use navigation offline? I know it can continue an existing route if the connection drops, but I've never tried to start navigation somewhere while offline.

Re:Apple's New Map by systoll on Monday November 05, 2018 @01:08AM (#18380226)
Google Maps can initiate driving [but only driving] directions while offline.

In any case, it seems reasonable to want a 'navigation' map without a specific path, just as you can get a 'discovery' map without a specific search.

Re:Apple's New Map by dpkonofa on Friday November 02, 2018 @01:56PM (#18365162)
That's a good question. I've never really used navigation or maps offline as I don't have a use for it.