Huawei Watch 3 and Watch GT 2 gets support for AutoNavi Maps smartwatch version

Today, Autonavi has launched the smartwatch version of its maps app, AutoNavi Maps that can now link smartphones to provide services to watch. The popularity of this map app is way ahead of Google Maps in the Chinese market.

Currently, the AutoNavi Maps smartwatch version will be supported on devices including Huawei Watch GT 2, Watch GT 2 Pro, Watch GT 2e, Watch 3, and more models will be added to the list in the future. In addition to this, the Xiaomi smartwatch Watch S1 also brings support for this maps app.

Previously, Autonavi Maps is available for three smartphone platforms: Android, iOS, Windows and it also supports the smartwatch to deliver its services. Now, the users need not take out their phone for navigation, it can easily be done by their smartwatches.

AutoNavi Maps:

AutoNavi Maps app provides navigation, live locations, real-time traffic data, 3D views, social integration with Sina Weibo, taxi service, estimated arrival times, and much to make traveling more convenient and safer.

AutoNavi Maps for smartwatches:

With the latest version of AutoNavi Maps, the navigation information will be synchronized to the corresponding smartwatch. Afterward, the watch can display real-time information including straight away, turn, distance ahead and destination reached with simultaneous Navigation voice broadcasting.

There will also be vibration reminders on the watch on the key nodes. It is enough for the user to look at the smartwatch to make the navigation process go smoothly. The AutoNavi Maps smartwatch version is currently available for Huawei Watch and Xiaomi smartwatches launched in China.

Furthermore, the latest “Quarterly Tracking Report on the Wearable Device Market in China” released by market research organization IDC, China’s wearable device market shipped 35.28 million units in the third quarter of 2021, of which smartwatch shipments make it make. is 10.68. million units.

In 2020, China’s wearable device market shipped nearly 110 million units, another billion-level product shipment market followed by smartphones and smart homes.

(Via – ithome)