Google Maps update now on-live!

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As Apple rolled out their new iOS 6 operating system, Google doesn’t want to be left behind as the company simultaneously released an update to their Google Maps for Android and legacy devices.

Apple has broken ties with Google Maps on their iOS 6 OS and has developed their very own maps.

The Google Maps update features live traffic information, Google Maps street view, driving, public transit, biking and walking directions, detailed maps with 3D buildings, maps for select airports, retail stores, hotels and many more.

At the same time, users can also have access to local searches and view reviews of businesses. The update also includes the ability to zoom with one hand by double tapping, holding then sliding a finger on the screen.

The Google Maps update also enables users to sync their previous maps and searches on other devices.

This can be done by users by logging in to your Google account and enable web history.

Google Maps is indeed a great help to mankind. With the roll out of their latest update, this will only improve the experience of users when they use Google Maps.

You may download the update on your Android and legacy device right now and experience the new Google Maps.

Image Source: androidspin.com

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Ahlin is a tech columnist who has written about a wide range of technology from high-end smartphones to driver-less cars and electronic diapers. She is a certified nerd and considers chocolate to be the smartest invention of mankind.
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virtual office 34 pts

This is a very good update. I can see the establishments and roads clearly. I am a big fan of Google Map as well. Very useable in times of traveling and if you're going on a certain place for the first time.

wonderoftech 161 pts

Hi Ahlin, I have always been a big fan of Google Maps, but I don't think I, nor any other iPhone user, fully appreciate the brilliance of Google Maps until iOS 6. I really hope that Google Maps comes back to the iPhone. I'm thinking they could even charge for the app and iPhone users would gladly pay for it!

yosh0318 5 pts

 wonderoftech I thought it would enlighten them about how Apple is willing to sacrifice function for ego... but they go ahead and defend it even in its near useless state. Oh well.