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[Ryan Walmsley <ryanteck@xxxxxxxxx>]

Google Maps is likely, as most people know Apple Maps failed when they
removed Google as default and Google then made a replacement which worked.

I'm assuming Google has shown no interest in making apps like this and apps
like Gmail for Ubuntu Touch?


On 2 June 2013 23:55, Gianguido Sorà <gianguidorama@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> That's a great point to talk on.
> I agree with you on all points, having a free navigation system is one of
> the killer feature of any mobile OS in the market right now.
> Maybe we can use already-existing maps like Google Maps or Bing Maps, this
> way developers will have much less code to write.
> The crowdfunding campaign isn't a must but it can help.
>
> Gianguido Sorà
> Il giorno 02/giu/2013 21:59, "Pierre Bornancin" <
> pierre.bornancin@xxxxxxxxx> ha scritto:
>
>>  Hello,
>>
>> I am sorry if I am bringing up a subject that has already been discussed.
>>
>> Let me begin by saying that I am quite excited by the Ubuntu Touch
>> project. I definitely think that this tremendous idea and that we are at a
>> crucial time for it.
>>
>> It seems to me that Ubuntu Touch can be a success only if it is complete
>> in terms of functionality when the first phones will appear on the market.
>>
>> That is why; I am convinced that it absolutely needs to have a Navigation
>> application as Android & iOS . It is now considered as a basic
>> functionality of any smartphone and not having that could be a showstopper
>> for a lot of users.
>>
>> I am aware that this kind of application is not simple and requires time
>> and good development skills (there is some existing application that could
>> maybe be reused: OSMAND?)
>>
>> I do not think that Canonical has planned to develop one.
>>
>> I am unfortunately not a developer and I have not a lot of spare time to
>> help: I can just help with bugs filing and use cases writing.
>>
>>
>>
>> But I think that this is something that could be supported by
>> crowdfunding  (kickstarter ?). I know I would definitely participate.
>>
>>
>>
>> So my questions are: Am I the only one thinking that? Is there someone
>> ready to take leadership on this kind of initiative?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your attention.
>>
>>
>>
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Ryan Walmsley