MapmyIndia launches Map Version 9.0
New Delhi, India, May 10, 2014: MapmyIndia, India’s leader in digital maps, GPS navigation and location apps for consumers and enterprise, has announced the launch of the map version 9.0 maps of India. The new version offers enhanced map coverage along with added convenience. MapmyIndia has made significant additions to the existing map data with 7068 cities (up by 1040 cities) at street level and the last mile has been connected for 80 cities, an addition of 24 more cities with house-level data. To top it all map version 9.0 is offering 3D landmarks and 2D building foot prints for 86 cities across India.
The Smart single-line, predictive and easy place search feature enables users to search by typing in a single string, doing away with the need to type POI and address in separate columns. The search is predictive so as you start typing probable options keep appearing thus making it faster and easier to use.
Managing Director of MapmyIndia Rakesh Verma said, “The Indian landscape is changing, not just in geography but also in demographics. We have a higher percentage of traveling population clocking more hours in transit than ever before. To cater to the needs of this growing and energetic India, MapmyIndia is constantly innovating and enhancing navigation solutions. The map updates are a critical component of this process.”
MapmyIndia map version 9.0 has more regional language options for the users with Voice guidance in 9 regional Indian languages other than English. For 12 Indian states the map text is in Hindi.
The map version 9.0 provide unparalleled coverage of India spanning over 2.1 million kilometers road network with advanced information like multiple names, road classification one-ways, turn restrictions, divider, service lanes, roundabouts, flyovers, tolls, slip roads, ramps and much more. The users get India’s most comprehensive, exhaustive, detailed and updated coverage with – 10.63 million unique destinations (Points of Interests) and 600,000 villages. It also includes best-in-class advanced and localized navigation and driver assistance features such as extended lane guidance, junction views, sign-posts, live traffic, city guides and rich points of interest, regional voice guidance and regional maps.
