With the release of Google Maps for the iPhone and iPad last week, the Google Maps experience is finally back.Unlike that with the current Apple Maps on OSX and iOS devices, where surreal effects, such as jagged edges on building to melting bridges and highways is still prevalent.
Google Maps version 2.0 for iPhones and iPads is, in my personal opinion, the way Map Apps should be.
Hopefully, one day, perhaps Apple and Google can settle their petty differences and realize that Google Maps is the Map App of choice for everyone using OSX and iOS devices, everything else is just gravy.
As quoted by Google:
Highlights include:
Optimized iPad experience: A dedicated tablet design brings all the features of Google Maps, including Street View, to a larger screen, which makes exploring the world from the comfort of your living room engaging and fun. Go from the Colosseum to your local pizza joint in just a few taps.
Enhanced Navigation: When you’re stuck in traffic and wondering what the holdup is, use Google Maps on your iPhone to get live incident reports on road closures, construction, accidents, and more. And as always, you’ve got voice guided, turn-by-turn navigation, and live traffic conditions right on the map. If you prefer public transportation, Google Maps has schedule information for more than one million public transit stops around the world.
Biking directions and navigation: For you bike enthusiasts out there, get turn-by-turn directions and voice guided navigation for more than 330,000 miles of trails, paths, and bike lanes around the world. So put on your spandex and start pedaling! Explore: Not sure what you’re looking for? Explore is a fast and easy way to visually browse and discover new places without typing a single letter. Simply tap the search box and you’ll see cards showing great local places to eat, drink, shop, play, and sleep.[Source: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/]
Visit the App Store to download the new Google Maps Version 2.0 for iPhone and iPad.
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