# HD Navigation Apps 'Live Roads' Will Launch the World's First Navigation App with HD Maps By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-maps References: [liveroads](http://liveroads.com/) 'Live Roads' is a new, revolutionary app that is the world's first mobile navigation platform to feature [HD maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-map-ai-enhancements-google-maps-update-brings-aipowered-exploration), real-time directions and lane-level navigation. On March 13 the company will launch the app on the Google Play Store, as a next level app that will provide users with access to one of a kind picture in picture maps, [3D customizable cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map), off line maps, location sharing and [live traffic reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-conversational-reporting). Available with a free option that offers standard definition maps and traffic updates, or a premium option that will offer HD picture with every feature available for 99 cents a month. Live Roads will also offer a point system that allows users to unlock the premium version free of cost after reaching 10,00 drive points that are accumulated through use of the app. Image Credit: Live Roads ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **HD Navigation Apps:** The increased use of HD maps in navigation apps provides an opportunity for disruptive innovations in the field of location-based services. - **Real-time Lane-level Navigation:** Real-time lane-level navigation in mobile platforms may disrupt and improve the transportation industry. - **Gamification of Navigation Apps:** The implementation of a point system in navigation apps may provide an opportunity for innovative gamification strategies to improve user engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Navigation Technology:** The development of HD maps and real-time lane-level navigation has the potential to revolutionize the Navigation Technology industry. - **Mobile Application Development:** The launch of 'Live Roads' navigation app with HD maps, real-time directions and lane-level navigation highlights the importance of mobile application development for transportation solutions. - **Location-based Services:** The use of gamification strategies to increase user engagement in navigation apps provides an opportunity for the Location-Based Services industry to further innovate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Navigation Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmap-mobility.md) - [Customizable Navigation Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-solution.md) - [Turn-By-Turn Truck Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autosled.md) - [Updated Map-Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-app-1.md) - [Community-Driven Mapping System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-system1.md) - [AI-Enhanced Map Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai.md) - [Autonomous Car-Focused Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-platform.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Advanced Automotive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-1.md)