Google Maps

Google Maps for Android is a popular mobile mapping application that provides location service and navigation around the world.

Contents:

  1. General
  2. Description
  3. Download
  4. Old versions

General

Developer: Google Inc.

Category: Travel

Latest version: 5.0.0

Total versions: 14

Submitted: 12 Jan 2010

Updated: 16 Nov 2010

Description

Download the latest release of Google Maps, and never carry a paper map again.

Features:
* Navigation (Beta): voice-guided GPS navigation system using GPS with Google Maps
* Search by voice
* Places: search for nearby places and see place hours, reviews, etc.
* My Location
* Business listings
* Directions: driving, transit, biking, or walking
* Traffic
* Layers
* Street View
* Latitude: see friends on the map
* Google Buzz

Download

Google Maps 5.0.0 seem to be the latest available version. Below you can find file(s) assigned to this version:

Description/changelog of Google Maps 5.0.0:

- Explore the map in 3D. Two finger drag down/up to tilt. Twist to rotate on supported devices
- Use compass mode to rotate the map to where you are facing. Center the map with My Location then tap again
- Improved map caching and offline Navigation rerouting if you lose your connection
Note: some features require Android 2.0+

Old versions

Below are the earlier versions of Google Maps.

Google Maps 4.7.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.7.0:

[no description available for this version]

File(s):

Google Maps 4.6.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.6.0:

[no description available for this version]

File(s):

Google Maps 4.5.1

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.5.1:

[no description available for this version]

File(s):

Google Maps 4.5.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.5.0:

- Walking Navigation (Beta)
- Filter search results by distance or rating

File(s):

Google Maps 4.4.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.4.0:

* Places icon in the app launcher - find places nearby
* Business hours and more details
* Tap the Navigation icon to use the map view and see 3D maps and live traffic

File(s):

Google Maps 4.3.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.3.0:

* See ratings for aspects about a place such as service or atmosphere
* Transit station pages show next departures
* Latitude suggests friends

File(s):

Google Maps 4.2.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.2.0:

* Bicycling directions and map layer (US only)
* Navigation icon in app launcher
* Share places by email, SMS, and more

File(s):

Google Maps 4.1.1

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.1.1:

* New search result page. Swipe to move to the next result
* Add the Latitude widget to your home screen to see nearby friends at a glance

File(s):

Google Maps 4.1.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.1.0:

* New search result page. Swipe to move to the next result
* Switch accounts

File(s):

Google Maps 4.0.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 4.0.0:

* Buzz
* Synchronized starring and personalized suggestions
* Night mode in Navigation

File(s):

Google Maps 3.4.0

Description/changelog of Google Maps 3.4.0:

* Starred items synced with maps.google.com
* Search suggestions from maps.google.com search history

File(s):

Google Maps 3.3.1

Description/changelog of Google Maps 3.3.1:

* GPS Navigation (US only)
* Labs (compass arrow, scale bar, terrain layer, more)
* Report a problem

File(s):

Google Maps 3.1.2

Description/changelog of Google Maps 3.1.2:

[no description available for this version]

File(s):

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Travel (104)
Reference (146)
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Sports (58)
News (36)
Internet (1)

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