Google Maps and Incremental Map Updates

 

My bf's cell phone has GPS navigation (not a good replacement for a dedicated unit). He claims his map service is better because there are not stored maps. His maps are constantly updated from Google maps over the satellite.

My understanding is that Garmin maps are only updated once a year. Does anyone know if it's possible to get satellite maps like my bf's cell phone? Note that he doesn't pay for map updates either.

thx,
Jen

Map Updates

The maps are preloaded and are usually updated every year to 18 months (for a price) Your unit receives positioning from the satellites not maps. Google maps is not a constantly updated map either. They are updated as google gets newer ones.