Google updates Maps for mobile browsers

Google has updated Google Maps for iOS and Android mobile browsers, adding features that those who use Google Maps for iOS or on a desktop have had for awhile.

These features include the ability to view your current location, suggestible search and auto completion; clickable icons; directions for driving, walking, biking and transit; different map layers to toggle satellite, traffic and more.

I'm honestly surprised these features weren't in the web app before. To give it a try, head to maps.google.com via a mobile browser.

[via MacStories]

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Source: http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/05/google-maps-on-your…

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Rob E.

I'm with ejames429. Sometimes trying to use Google maps on my iPad will cause the app to open, which is a shame because the app doesn't have all the features I'm looking for, mainly, or at least most frequently, biking directions. Multiple destinations is also nice. But then I get to the mobile maps site and think that I'm finally saved. That's when Safari crashes. Google Maps was one of my favourite apps on my first iOS device, but web version has continued adding features while the app has remained stagnant. The mobile web version may be the key, but not when it brings Safari crashing down.

May 23 2011 at 5:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Paul Lopez

Maps.google.com crashes on me also

May 23 2011 at 10:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ejames429

The mobile app crashes frequently on my iPad. It is not ready for prime-time yet. When running as a downloaded HTML5 app from the home screen it still shows the browser frame and mobile safari window; it doesn't run as if it were a non browser based application like other HTML5 apps which can be downloaded to the home screen.

May 21 2011 at 2:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Rajesh

I wonder if this has something to do with iOS 5 not having google maps?

May 20 2011 at 9:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Josh Kramer

your battery is about to die...

May 20 2011 at 5:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Aaron

Nice! How much that set you back?

May 20 2011 at 4:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Kevin Weel

Looking forward to Google embracing "Send to Car" on the mobile platform.