Apple booted Google Maps as the default navigation app from the iOS in exchange for their own solution but for users who prefer the Google version, they’ve released the Google Maps app on the iTunes App Store. The app brings all the goodness you’d find in the Google Maps app on other platforms including […]
Google Maps goes Offline for Android
Google has announced to bring offline Maps support on Android OS. Although the feature was available in the Labs menu, the offline feature will now allow users to save the map from the top-level menu option. Google’s decision to bring offline support out of the Labs will allow them to compete with other offline […]
Google Maps 6.0 for Android gains Indoor Maps
Google yesterday released a new version of Google Maps for Android and it seems to be a worthy upgrade, if you seem to get lost in shopping malls quite often! Google Maps 6.0 now includes indoor maps of select shopping malls and airports that allows users to see where they’re, on what floor they’re […]
Google Maps update for Android gains Transit Navigation
Google has updated its Maps app for Android that adds the all new Transit Navigation support. With the new Navigation option, a user can get directions that involve traveling in a train or any other public mode of transportation. Google has also added some more features like an improved notification bar that notifies when […]
Google brings Check-in feature to Google Latitude
Google has brought the latest fad in location-based services – Check-in feature to Google Latitude. Available on Google Maps 5.1 for Android, users will now be able to check-in to their favorite places as well as earn special statuses for checking into at frequented places. Few things that Latitude differentiates from other services like […]
Free Google Maps Navigation expands to UK
The free Google Maps Navigation that worked only in US is being reported to work fine in the United Kingdom. The Maps application was updated to beta v4.1.1 that gives British users free turn-by-turn voice navigation and has been confirmed to work perfectly fine with HTC Desire, Nexus One and some Android 1.6 devices […]
Google Maps introduces Landmark-based Driving Directions in India
Say goodbye to road name directions. Google Maps has introduced landmark-based driving directions for the Indian consumers so when you’re going from say, location A to location B, Google Maps won’t give you directions to take a Left from Road XYZ but instead will say take a left from DEF Petrol Pump and so […]
Free Map Navigation comes for Android 2.0, courtesy Google
Google has dropped a big bomb on PND manufacturers and service providers today by announcing Google Maps Navigation. Although it’s restricted to Android 2.0 for now, the software is a clear indication that dedicated GPS devices are in danger. Created from ground up, Google Maps Navigation works just like your PND on the phone […]