Google Maps - Now you can get business locations, maps and directions while you're on the go. And it's all free.
· Navigation: Free, voice-guided GPS navigation system using GPS with Google Maps
· Places: Find nearby places and see hours, reviews, etc.
· Latitude: See friends on the map
· Directions: Driving, transit, biking, or walking
· Traffic
· Street View
What's New in This Release:
· Turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance displays distance, arrival time, and quick access to alternate routes
· Save and manage offline maps in a custom list for when you're traveling or have a slow connection
· Transit results now display total walking time of your trip and the next scheduled bus or train
· Sign in to see your "Places to review" list from recently saved or searched-for places
· If you have the Uber app installed, open it right from Google Maps when comparing route options
What's New in 7.7.0:
· See a list of upcoming events and performances at participating venues
· Tap and hold anywhere on the map to drop a pin, save and share that location
· Bug fixes
What's New in 7.3:
· New design for Android phones and tablets
· Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates, incident reports and dynamic rerouting
· Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep
What's New in 6.9.0:
· Save maps for use offline
What's New in 6.8.1:
· Fixes Latitude bug
What's New in 6.8.0:
· See reviews from experts and people you know
· Find just the right places with Zagat scores and summaries
· Get directions directly from map bubbles.
What's New in 6.7.0:
· New, simplified menu for Google Maps Navigation (Beta)
What's New in 6.7.0:
· Discover nearby Google Offers in the US
· Indoor walking directions (Beta) for Japan and the US
· See 360° panoramas inside restaurants and stores
What's New in 6.0.2:
· Bug fixes for newer devices
What's New in 6.0:
· Indoor maps (beta) are now available for select airports, shopping malls, and more. Learn more at g.co/indoormaps
· Menu added to the top toolbar for easy switching between common features.
· Updated home screen for Places, now with popular searches based on your location.
· Option to disable automatic screen dimming for Navigation.
What's New in 5.8.0:
· Personalize Place pages by uploading pictures from your visit
· Manage your starred and recently visited Places in the 'My Places' tab
· See descriptive terms for Places in search results and Places pages
· Add a new place to Places when checking in
What's New in 5.3.0:
· See your Location History dashboard if you've enabled Location History for Latitude
· Check in at "Home" after setting a home location in Latitude
· Add your own aspects (e.g. service, music) about places when rating them
What's New in 5.2.0:
· Post your reviews of places to Twitter.
· Check in at places with Google Latitude to earn status and share with friends.
· Ping Latitude friends to ask them to check in. Friends will get a check-in request notification from you.
· Search for a place to check in from Latitude if it's not in the suggested list of places
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Supported operating systems:
Google Android 1.6, Google Android 10.x, Google Android 2.0, Google Android 2.1, Google Android 2.2, Google Android 2.3, Google Android 3.0, Google Android 3.1, Google Android 3.2, Google Android 4.0, Google Android 4.1, Google Android 4.2, Google Android 4.3, Google Android 4.4, Google Android 5.x, Google Android 6.x, Google Android 7.x, Google Android 8.x, Google Android 9.x
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