Google Maps is finally back on the iPhone after it was removed in Apple iOS 6, it is the now back as a downloadable app on the Apple AppStore. Google Maps for the first time comes with Turn-by-Turn voice guided navigation on the iPhone.There is the much popular Street View mode too !
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Last month, it was reported that Google was getting closer to submitting a maps app for iOS. Now, AllThingsD reports that Google plans to release the maps application tonight.
Google plans to release its much-awaited iOS Maps app tonight, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Unlike the Google’s Maps app that was included with iOS 5 and earlier, it is also reported that the new maps app will also offer free turn-by-turn navigation as has been available on Google Maps for Android and which Apple provides in its Maps app.
Last month, we reported that a Google Maps for iOS app was in alpha testing. Today, The Wall Street Journal reports that a Google Maps app for iOS may be released via the App Store soon as the company is almost done with tweaking the software for Apple’s iOS devices.
“We believe Google Maps are the most comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps in the world,” a Google spokesman said. “Our goal is to make Google Maps available to everyone who wants to use it, regardless of device, browser, or operating system.”
Unlike the Google’s Maps app that was included with iOS 5 and earlier, it is also reported that the new maps app will also offer free turn-by-turn navigation as has been available on Google Maps for Android and which Apple provides in its Maps app.
In iOS 6, Apple decided to replace the Google Maps app in iOS with its own in-house solution. This decision of Apple’s brought a lot of criticism and Apple even made an apology to its customers. Since then, it has been rumored that Google has been working on releasing their own standalone version of Google Maps.
Today, App Map [iTunes Link] developer Ben Guild has posted some early details and partial screenshots from Google’s upcoming Maps application for iOS.
Guild reports that the standalone version of Google Maps for iOS is reportedly in alpha testing, but will offer some promising improvements over the old Google Maps. The report also says that the new Google Maps is vector based, has two-finger rotation to any angle, is “super fast” and supports the taller iPhone 5 screen. No word on availability has been made yet, but an early report claimed that Google may be targeting release by Christmas of this year. Meanwhile, Apple has been making improvements to their own Maps over time.
TomTom is one of the best dedicated navigation application out there other than Google Maps. TomTom’s services were previously available on the iPhone and also HTC had exclusively used their service for their premium devices. Now, TomTom has launched their official application to the Google Play store competing directly with Google maps.
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Google has sent over invites for a special event on 6th June where it will talk about Google Maps. Google is expected to showcase new and upcoming features for their much used mapping solution. In addition we expect a greater focus on 3D mapping.
Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 6.7 that brings Indoor walking direction n the U.S. and Japan. It also lets you find offers from nearby businesses in the U.S. You can also view 360 degree panoramas inside restaurants and stores. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v6.7 update brings Indoor walking directions”
Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 6.0 that brings indoor Maps that lets you determine where you are, what floor you’re on, and where to go indoors and more. It also includes detailed floor plans that automatically appear when you’re viewing the map and zoomed-in on a building where indoor map data is available. It also has a new drop-down menu for the top toolbar for easy switching between common features and updated home screen for places. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v6.0 update brings indoor Maps”
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. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v5.9 brings Bubble Buttons and Transit Navigation for Tablets”
Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 5.8.0 that brings new features like photo uploading for places, My Places to access starred and recent Place quickly and add new places to check-in. Previous Google Maps update v5.7 earlier this month had features like Transit Navigation and offline map viewing. Continue reading “Google Maps v5.8 update for Android brings photo uploads and My Places”
Google Maps for Android now includes turn-by-turn driving and walking navigation with public transit navigation directions in 400+ cities around the world. This version also includes updated directions, better search results, photo viewer for the places page and option to download offline maps of an area. Continue reading “Google Maps v5.7 update for Android brings Transit Navigation and offline map viewing”
Google Maps for Android devices got updated to version 5.3, that brings location history dashboard, home check-in and adding aspects to a place while rating them. Continue reading “Google Maps update 5.3 for Android brings location dashboard, home check-in and adding aspects to places”
Google Mobile team has released the latest version of Google Maps for all the Blackberry devices.
With this version 4.0 of Google Maps, Google Mobile team has added many new features like Search By Voice, Google Buzz Support, Personalized search suggestions etc.
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Google has updated its Maps Application on the Android and Symbian Platform to version 4.0. Continue reading “Google Maps 4.0 gets released. Adds Support for Google Buzz”
Open Source means that you never have to wait for any company to release software in a rigid fashion. We are talking about the Nokia N900 and the Maemo platform.
There is no Google Maps for Maemo so far and we are doubtful if Google will even make one as they are concentrating on Android. So here is a Browser based Google maps application for Maemo which has come from the Maemo Community. Its got almost everything even Google Latitude
