Assistive driving systems are no longer limited to systems available in cars only, but there are now navigation applications that provide such services, including the “Magic Earth” application, which is available free of charge for Apple mobile devices equipped with the “ios” system. and devices running the Google Android operating system.
And the driving assistance functions are activated by the “Magic Earth” application when the phone is installed in the phone holder in the horizontal position with the camera able to see the road clearly, and then the application will be able to warn the driver of the car when leaving the traffic lane or exceeding the safety distance between him and the vehicles moving in front. Or if pedestrians appear crossing the road, plus a Dashcam function is available to record the events of the trip and provide video evidence in the event of an accident.
Itinerary planning
The free app relies on maps from the Open Street Map project to plot the route and display the route with real-time traffic information, in addition to the availability of 3D and satellite views.
And in difficult situations, such as changing lanes or dangerous cornering situations, the application can display a direct image from the smartphone camera on the screen with arrows showing the driver how to move in it.
The offline maps function is available, which allows the driver to move around 233 countries and regions without the need for a mobile Internet connection. The navigation function is not limited to cars only, but can be relied upon while cycling, walking, or using local transportation.
Magic Earth supports Apple Carplay but not Android Auto.
When using the application in CarPlay mode, the driver can use the navigation maps on the screen of the car's infotainment system, in which case the Apple iPhone smartphone acts as the "eyes and ears" of the "Magic Earth" application to assist it in driver-assistant functions.
Data protection
The free application provides many advantages for users who do not wish to disclose their data, as it does not track or store any personal data for users, in addition to the absence of any advertisements in the application.
The "Magic Earth" includes the feature of showing the temperature in different locations, and for a period of 14 days later, with the ability to specify parking spaces, refueling stations, charging stations and restaurants along the way.