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Wired.co.uk's Nate Lanxon takes you through a selection of wired and weird map apps you can use instead of Google Maps or Apple Maps.
WiredWaze The wisdom of the crowds is strong in this one. Waze pools experiences of drivers in your area, rerouting you in the event of congestion on your daily commute. iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows; Free
Bing Get Me There
Bing Get Me There combines maps with live updates on the status of London's public transport to offer a far more sophisticated way of planning your journey around the capital. iOS, Windows;
Free
Nokia HERE Maps
The functionality of HERE's web app is so good it performs like a native application. Nokia's maps work on pretty much any smartphone or computer. iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone; Free
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ForeverMap
ForeverMap pulls OpenStreetMap's crowdsourced maps into an easy-to-use utility, effectively letting the local cartographers who produced them guide you around the country. iOS, Android;
Free
MapsWithMe Pro
An extremely good map application is rendered useless if you need 3G or Wi-Fi when you're in the middle of nowhere. This app lets you cache the maps you need for handy offline access. iOS, Android; £2.99
WeirdPlane Finder AR
It won't take you anywhere but it'll show you where others are going. Point your Apple iOS device at a plane flying overhead and discover its destination. Useless, yes. Entertaining? Totally. iOS; £1.99
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