Google Maps for Android v5.9 brings Bubble Buttons and Transit Navigation for Tablets


Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 5.9.0. This version brings Bubble Buttons lab feature, Transit Navigation support for Tablets and Voice and Ringtone Notification for Transit navigation. Previous Google Maps update v5.8.0 last month had features like photo uploading for places and My Places.

New Features in Google Maps v5.9.0 for Android

  • Now you can add voice and custom ringtone for the Transit navigation (beta) from the transit notification options
  • Transit Navigation (beta) is now supported in Android tablets
  • Enable Bubble Buttons lab feature to call or navigate to the places on the map easily

Download Google Maps v5.9.0 for Android phones from the Android Market for free.


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