Android Google Maps gets Latitude, voice search and transit directions

[talkbackdroid]

<p>Google Maps for Android is now even better than before, thanks to new features and a few fixed issues with Google Latitude. You can now search Google Maps for Android simply by speaking your query and Google Maps will search it for you. Google’s voice recognition engine currently understands English in American, Australian and British accents. Other notable features, once you find what you... Read more

[benthomasg1]

The re-route option is a must have and also the option to select a point of the map for directions. I used to be able to do that on my blackberry with Google maps, I'm glad they finally updated to allow the G1 to do that.

[Grimmy]

How do you actually use the voice search?

I have never seen a voice search option for the regular Google search, or is it missing from the Euro/UK version of Android?

Edit:

A bit more searching revealed you have to install the voice search app from the Market. I mistakenly thought it was included with Cupcake.

[DarKnight]

Do they have public trans. directions for the Washington DC metro? If not, I hope they eventually do.

[patientzero]

Neat -- I find it odd that this isn't pushed to your phone.

For that matter, does the Market ever let you know when you have updates anymore? I used to get a notification about once a week telling me of available updates, and that doesn't happen anymore. I have no manually go to the market and select "My Downloads" just to see what's been updated.

[Grimmy]

Originally Posted by patientzero

For that matter, does the Market ever let you know when you have updates anymore? I used to get a notification about once a week telling me of available updates, and that doesn't happen anymore. I have no manually go to the market and select "My Downloads" just to see what's been updated.

I still get them... Check they are enabled in the menu. I've accidentally disabled notifications for other things before.

[Davest010]

I've installed the new Maps upgrade, but I can't find a voice option for entering a location. Where is that option located? Thanks!

[nickbithell]

Where is streetView? I cant seem to find it!

[rdfry]

[QUOTE=nickbithell;210069]Where is streetView? I cant seem to find it![/QUOTE

Streetview has been integrated into the app.When you tap on a location or search for a location if a streetview is available a thumb nail will be shown.