{"id":464981,"date":"2026-02-10T03:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T03:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/464981\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T03:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T03:09:08","slug":"a-google-maps-rival-that-a-lot-of-people-havent-heard-of-just-added-a-feature-drivers-have-wanted-for-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/464981\/","title":{"rendered":"A Google Maps rival that a lot of people haven\u2019t heard of just added a feature drivers have wanted for years"},"content":{"rendered":"

A little-known rival to Google Maps has just introduced a new feature that could make driving a far more enjoyable experience. <\/p>\n

Although Google Maps and Apple Maps once dominated when it came to navigation apps, in recent years, there have been some interesting new options, including Waze and Mapbox<\/a>. <\/p>\n

In fact, several of these options have sparked debate<\/a> about which is the best \u2013 even our very own\u00a0Alex Hirschi, aka Supercar Blondie herself, has weighed in with her thoughts<\/a>. <\/p>\n

But there\u2019s also a lesser-known app, and it\u2019s just introduced a feature Google Maps users have been requesting for years.<\/p>\n

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This lesser-known navigation app just added a cool new feature <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re loyal to Apple, Google, Waze, or one of the other navigation apps out there, most of us tend to use them to find the quickest and easiest route to our destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not always a priority when driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>Magic Earth<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re out driving somewhere new and you\u2019ve got a bit of extra time on your hands, then you may want to take the scenic route to soak up the local landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Of course, if you are new to an area chances are you won\u2019t know what the most scenic route is, which is where a navigation app would come in handy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite users calling for a \u2018scenic route\u2019 function, Google Maps has so far resisted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, little-known navigation service rival Magic Earth has just included the feature on its latest update.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The most recent version has a new \u2018Scenic\u2019 travel mode, which will show users the \u2018fastest route with the most scenic, curvy, and hilly roads between your waypoints\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So rather than just get you where you need to be ASAP, it\u2019ll also send you on a route with some nice things to look at along the way. <\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>Magic Earth<\/p>\n

Other updates include a \u2018glass-style interface\u2019 which is a little similar to Apple\u2019s recently launched Liquid Glass Display<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Could Magic Earth be a fitting rival to the likes of Waze and Google Maps?<\/p>\n

Unlike some of the bigger names, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve never even heard of Magic Earth but it has some pretty neat features.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As well as its new interface and scenic route option, Magic Earth offers real-time crowd-sourced traffic insights, helping you avoid getting stuck in a jam.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>Magic Earth <\/p>\n

It also comes with mutlitransport modes, meaning you can use it whether you\u2019re driving, walking, or catching a bus.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an option to view immersive 3D maps, which can help you explore your surroundings without getting lost \u2013 and all the maps are available off-line so you can use it when traveling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Essential version of Magic Earth is free to download, but for access to all the features \u2013 such as off-line maps \u2013 you\u2019ll need to upgrade to the Premium subscription-based offering.<\/p>\n

The Essential version of Magic Earth is free to download, but for access to all the features \u2013 such as off-line maps \u2013 you\u2019ll need to upgrade to the Premium subscription-based offering.<\/p>\n

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