Google Maps for Android has a small update awaiting you on the Google Play Store. In the newest version, Google has added the ability to get transit directions for preferred transit modes and a new UI has been implemented for the Google Maps Navigation homescreen. At first glance, it looks like Google decided to clean up the homescreen a bit and add easy access to Navigation functionality — a very nice addition, which will help to keep the roads a bit safer when driving.
From the homescreen, you can speak or type destinations, find destinations from your contacts and starred places, and the app shows a list of recent destinations.
Google Maps is one of the most downloaded applications for the Android platform, with a current total somewhere between 100 and 500 million. With numbers like that, it’s great to see Google constantly taking steps to improve an already-stellar application — even when they’re baby steps, like in this case.
The latest version number of Google Maps varies by device, but should be readily available for updating if you already have the app installed and check the “My Apps” tab on Google Play. If you’re not already using the app, feel free to click the link I’ve included below and pick up your copy.
5 replies on “Small update available for Google Maps with new UI for Navigation”
Not valid for india im guessing as navigation isnt avalaible here
My apologies, Dnyan. I was unaware that Maps was unavailable in India. I will refrain from any further postings unless otherwise instructed.
Dear Tony,
let me apologize first. it wasnt my intention to offend you or pick any flaws. it was more like a disclaimer for the indian readers as they might leave comments saying tht their navigation app doesnt work. Let me clarify. Google Maps is available in India, however, the turn by turn navigation is disabled. Indian subscribers can still get directions on the Maps application, however, voice guidance and turn by turn navigation is not possible.
Dnyan
when navi gation is available in india??????????
plz And there any alternative apps?
Google hasnt given any indication as to when navigation will be available in india. Navigation is actually avaialble in very few countries around the world. However, if you still want the navigation app, download Brut Maps from the XDA forums. Brut Maps version 4.3 is the simplest to install, however, version 6 is also available for download