MapQuest has released an update to its app for the iPhone which brings Favorites, Map to Point, and numerous other improvements.

MapQuest is the #1 provider of FREE voice-guided, turn-by-turn, GPS navigation for iPhone. Much like those expensive GPS units, this free app speaks to you, telling you when and where to make a turn. Easily search for restaurants & other popular places with a single tap. Stay on schedule by checking live traffic en route. And, If you take a wrong turn, MapQuest re-routes you automatically. Download the FREE app today!

Features:
• Voice-guided, Turn-by-Turn Directions – Like a GPS, your phone speaks to you.
• *NEW* Gas Prices – Find the cheapest gas prices near you.
• *NEW* Live Traffic Cameras – See what the traffic looks like ahead.
• Simplified Search – Look for restaurants, gas stations & more with a tap.
• Live Traffic – Updated every 5 minutes.
• Walking & Driving Directions – Either way, we’ll give you the best route.
• MORE: Multiple-stop routes, landscape view, customizable avatars and more!

What’s New In This Version:
Added Stuff
• Favorites! You can now add any location as a favorite for quick access!
• Add a point: You can now press-and-hold on the map anywhere to route to a point (without searching or typing)

Improved Stuff
• Your contacts now appear automatically as you type in a search box (try their name or address)
• Your recent locations and searches now appear automatically when searching
• We now show more of the road ahead while you’re navigating
• For multi-stop routes, we now show time & distance summaries for each leg of the trip
• Improved application launch speed
• Bug and crash fixes that will blow your mind

You can download MapQuest from the App Store for free.