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Here Maps Rebranded to Here WeGo

Jul 28, 2016, 7:44 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Here has renamed and refreshed its core mobile mapping service for Android and iOS devices. Here Maps is now called Here WeGo. The company said it believed the original name was too generic. Along with the name change, the apps gain a significant revision. Here WeGo now prioritizes the search function for finding specific addresses or places. Users will be able to compare multiple different routes more easily, including car, public transit, cycling, and pedestrian options. Here WeGo also now displays options from car-sharing firm Car2Go, as well as regular taxi services with approximate fare rates and wait times. Last, Here WeGo improved bicycle route details with elevation profiles. Here WeGo is free to download from the Google Play Store and the iTunes App Store.

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aeternavi

Jul 30, 2016, 11:23 AM

Good app so far

It has a better feel with a cleaner, simpler, yet more informative interface than the Google Maps, IMO. You can download entire states offline to minimize data usage. I'd give this a shot for anyone that is thinking of trying alternatives.

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