Google Maps for Android Moved to App Store

Google have just released the latest version of Google Maps for the google phone (G1 and Magic). Google Maps is normally built in to Android and only receives updates when the phone network decide to push it to their users. In an unusual step, Google have now decided to allow you to download the latest version through the Android Market.

Features of this new version include…
– Search by voice
– Transit & Walking Directions
– Business details and reviews
– Latitude Updates
– Latitude location updating fix

Along with the normal features of street view, traffic, driving directions, business listings and my location.

To download the app just go to the Market program on your Android phone and do a search for maps. It appears at the top of the list.

Via: Giz

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