City Guide (CityGID) is an automobile GPS / GLONASS navigation system manufactured by the Russian company MIT LLC. Versions are available for: Android , iOS , Windows XP / Vista , Windows Mobile , Windows CE , Windows Phone , Java , Brew , Symbian S60 ed.3 and S60 ed.5. ,. In addition, there is a version for the built-in navigators of AvtoVAZ cars Lada Kalina , Priora , Ellada . The program is distributed both on a paid basis, and there are free options with truncated functionality. There is a patent No. 2377658 "Method for determining the optimal route of the vehicle" [1] .
| Cityguide | |
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| Type of | Navigation |
| Developer | MIT GEOMATICS LTD |
| operating system | Android OS iOS Symbian , Windows Phone Windows CE Windows Mobile , Windows 8 . |
| Latest version | 10.0.989 ( March 12, 2018 ) |
| condition | In active development |
| License | proprietary commercial |
| Site | probki.net |
Content
Features
- Search by addresses and objects on the map.
- Traffic information service. It uses proprietary technology protected by the RF patent.
- Online map corrections (automatic application of changes in the order of movement on the cards caused by the installation of new signs, such as "brick", the prohibition of rotation, one-way traffic, etc., road works, etc.) - without the need to update the cards themselves and / or reloading the program.
- Customizable POI display filter (points of interest - points of interest ( gas stations , shops, cafes, places of rest, etc.).
- Configurable DPOI display filter and the ability to set them (dynamic points of interest - a service for users to inform other users about traffic accidents, DPS, etc.) [2] .
- Satellite monitoring of transport (service for tracking the movement of an object) [3]
- Dispatcher (solution for managing your own vehicles / fleet).
- Ability to record, view and play tracks (distance traveled).
- The ability to load both your own and user databases of speed cameras [4] [5] .
- Customizable interface (2D / 3D, display buttons on the navigation screen, etc.).
- Push-to-talk walkie - talkie available from the program.
- The Friends service, which allows you to display friends, their routes and arrival times on the map, as well as communicate with them using the Walkie-Talkie service through the Internet channel.
- Voice search
- Tracking time to bridges and railway crossings, which are closed according to a known schedule.
Versions
- 10.0.989 for Android
- 10.1.170 for iOS ( iPhone / iPad )
- 9.7.001 for Windows PC
- 8.4.5 for CarPC
- 8.1 for Windows Phone
- 7.8.2.133 for Windows Mobile and Windows CE
- 7.2 for Symbian
Program Development
On July 15, 2010, version 3.8 of the program with the support of the Traffic 2.0 system was released. This version supports “vector traffic jams” and situation forecasting based on accumulated statistics [6] .
On January 14, 2011, version 5.0 of the program was released [7] .
March 1, 2012 was released version 7.1 of the program for iPhone / iPad [8]
April 26, 2012 was released version of the program 7.2 for Android [9]
On December 26, 2012, a version of the program 7.7 for Android [10] was released, as the main changes - the appearance of full support for openGL and a redesigned voice prompt engine. January 5, 2013 released version 7.7 for iPhone / iPad.
May 17, 2013 released release 7.8 for Android [10] , as well as for Windows CE and Windows Mobile. The main changes in this version of the program were associated with faster work and bug fixes.
April 27, 2013 the program was updated to version 8.1. Major changes: support for cards from different manufacturers (CityGID, OSM, HERE), the Walkie-talkie service, the redesigned Friends service, the SOS service (calling a tow truck, taxi, technical assistance).
On October 13, 2014, version 8.2 was released. The changes affected the routing algorithms, power consumption reduction, radio chat functions, etc.
January 4, 2015 release 8.3 was released. The program has a voice search.
June 29, 2015 update 8.4 was released. A unique routing function has appeared in the program’s functionality, taking into account the time of arrival to bridges and railway crossings, which are bred / closed according to a schedule.
On June 6, 2017, release 9.7 was published. The main innovation of which is the display of attractions and stories and photographs.
Media Reviews and Criticism
In 2017, CityGUID 9.5 was awarded the inclusion in the review “Russian Software 2016: Innovations and Achievements” according to the PC Magazine computer edition.
| Navigation system "CityGID" is one of the best auto-navigator programs. Despite the presence of navigation software in gadgets, those who travel a lot need an effective program - this is CityGID 9.5.PC Magazine Website [11] March 2017 |
Review of the IXBT website for 2013:
Advantages
disadvantages
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According to some [ who? ] users of the program and third-party experts who tested it, one of the main disadvantages of the program is the unfriendly and incomprehensible intuitive interface [6] [13] . It should be noted that the program interface is different on different mobile devices and varies from version to version.
Notes
- ↑ Patent for cork (January 27, 2010).
- ↑ Starting with version 3.5, the program adds the ability to work with dynamic POIs. .
- ↑ MONITORING. . Date of treatment May 3, 2012. Archived June 18, 2012.
- ↑ A constantly updated collection of cameras in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast. . Date of treatment May 26, 2011. Archived April 24, 2012.
- ↑ A constantly updated collection of cameras on MSCs and MOs. . Date of treatment May 26, 2011. Archived April 24, 2012.
- ↑ 1 2 City Guide 3.8 software - a new level of traffic control
- ↑ List of changes in version 5.0.
- ↑ 7th version of CityGUID GPS navigator for iPhone / iPad released
- ↑ CityGUID 7.2.105 for Android release
- ↑ 1 2 CityGuide on Google Play
- ↑ CityGUID 9.5 , PC Magazine , March 2017
- ↑ CityGuide 7.8: Android navigation software review , “ IXBT, ” December 8, 2013
- ↑ “CityGUID” (City Guide) - navigation program, test