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Google Maps: old vs. new

By John Walton December 17, 2010 - 3:44pm EST Comments

Google's update of their ubiquitous Maps application to version 5.0 brings a host of new features that make the software more friendly, functional, and downright awesome. And aside from 3D buildings and Hotpot integrations, the biggest change comes in the form of vector graphics. Not only do vector graphics ensure clarity and consistent image while zooming, in the... Read more »

Google Maps 5 available for download now

By administrator$$ December 16, 2010 - 2:56pm EST Comments

The new Google Maps v5 that has been previewed recently featuring 3D viewing angles and offline mode is available for download now. Some of the new features mentioned: "Tilting: Drag down with two fingers to tilt the map. Tilt while zoomed in on one of the 100+ cities around the world with 3D buildings to see a skyline spring to life. Rotating: Twist with... Read more »

Video: Motorola tablet running Honeycomb and Maps 5.0

By John Walton December 7, 2010 - 10:28am EST Comments

Andy Rubin let loose some great information on upcoming products at the All Things D: Dive into Mobile conference last night. During his interview, he whipped out a dual-core Motorola tablet with NVidia 3D (no name was given, though Stingray seems a likely bet) and it was running Honeycomb, the next major Android release. Rubin used the slick tablet--sans search... Read more »

Google Maps 4.4 Update: Places (Video)

By Carlos Graves July 26, 2010 - 9:47pm EST Comments

So it seems that I am a little late on this one, so you can read everything you could ever want about this app over at Dustin Earley's post here, but I thought that a little video review was in order. I have used this application a ton since the update, and since the update was only about a day ago, that's saying a lot. Enjoy the... Read more »

Google Maps 4.4; Introducing “Places”

By administrator$$ July 26, 2010 - 1:39pm EST Comments

Google has just released version 4.4 of their wildly popular Maps app with yet another new feature making your device that much more useful: Places. Like the recently added Navigation, Places will include it's own icon and allows you to browse nearby businesses in different categories, or search for a more specific establishment. Default categories include... Read more »

Google Maps gets updated; Latitude, ratings, etc.

By administrator$$ June 22, 2010 - 1:41pm EST Comments

Google sure is spoiling us today. Not only did Voice get all opened up, Google Maps got an update to 4.3. What does the update include? Latitude suggests friends Transit station pages show next departures See ratings for aspects about a place such as service or atmosphere And of course, there is still everything else you've come to know and love from... Read more »