Google Maps Gets an Impressive Update & a Shiny New iPad Version [feedly]

The latests Google Maps update for both IOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) STINKS!!!! The mobile app no longer gives a list "My Places" locations that you starred either on your computer showing Google Maps or the Mobile your.  Also it no longer supports saved maps layers or allows you to load saved maps that you create on your computer.  These are two features I use regularly, especially when planing a trip.  

When I'm planning a trip, I create a new map for the trip and do searches and save locations to the map that I'm interested in a my visit if my route and time allows.  I currently have a map I created for an Upper Peninsula trip I'm taking later this week, and I can't load it and all the places I marked on the map.

 
 

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Google Maps Gets an Impressive Update & a Shiny New iPad Version

The Google Maps iOS app was updated yesterday, to Version 2.0. It's now a universal app – which means it now has a proper iPad version. We've had to wait a long while , but from what I've seen so far it's well worth that wait.

Here are some of the key features in this update:

● Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates and incident reports

● Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep

● Simple 5-star ratings and reviews from friends, plus expert Zagat content
● Great deals from your favorite brands with Google Offers

● Indoor maps with walking directions for malls, transit stations, airports and more

I've been playing with the new Explore feature and I'm well impressed with it. It makes it even easier to find places and points of interest nearby. The...

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