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Google Maps 5.3 adds Latitude Location History, custom Places reviews

Google Maps 5.3 adds Latitude Location History, custom Places reviews

05 April 2011 by Discuss (1)

Google has updated Google Maps for Android to v5.3, introducing the new Google Location History dashboard. Working with Latitude’s Location History, the new info pane shows your recent locations as well as how long you’ve spent at work, at home or simply out and about. As always, you can delete your location history either partially …

Google Maps Updated to Support New Latitude Check-In Features

Google Maps Updated to Support New Latitude Check-In Features

01 February 2011 by Discuss (1)

Google Maps is by far the most used maps application on the Android Platform, it offers up the most refined user experience and even some features that are usually cost a premium. Well, the application has just been updated to version 5.1.0, and with the update many new features have been added.

Nexus S in Space at 100,000 FT – with Android Toy!

Nexus S in Space at 100,000 FT – with Android Toy!

23 December 2010 by Discuss (0)

You might be aware that a few days ago some students from the University of California teamed up with Google Engineers to send a Nexus S into space. What you might not know is there’s super cute video to go with – and what went into space with the handset? At least one cute little …

Google Maps v4.3.0 adds public transit timings, more

Google Maps v4.3.0 adds public transit timings, more

23 June 2010 by Discuss (0)

Google has pushed out the latest update to Google Maps for Android devices, with v4.3.0 bringing with it improved information on public transport together with better usability for Latitude and venue listings.  Google Maps 4.3.0 now shows upcoming transit departure times for stations, meaning you should be able to time your journey more accurately. There’s …

Google Maps for Android Gets Biking Directions, Navigation Shortcut, Sharing, and More

Google Maps for Android Gets Biking Directions, Navigation Shortcut, Sharing, and More

11 May 2010 by Discuss (0)

Google released an update today to Maps that introduces a few new and exciting features. Now there are biking directions, you can share your location via Google Buzz, Facebook, or Twitter and there is a new navigation Icon you can place on your home screen. This update is for 1.6 and up devices.

Google Buzz widget in the market

Google Buzz widget in the market

18 March 2010 by Discuss (0)

Our awesome director, Simms22, has found the official Google Buzz widget in the market. Buzz was introduced by Google awhile back and has quickly became a popular way of sharing your location and it offers twitter like functionality.

Google Maps for mobile 4.1 adds Live Wallpapers, Latitude widget, more

Google Maps for mobile 4.1 adds Live Wallpapers, Latitude widget, more

18 March 2010 by Discuss (0)

Google have pushed out Google Maps for mobile 4.1, for Android devices running 1.6 or higher.  Among the changes are a new Latitude widget for the Android homescreen, the ability to set a map as the Live Wallpaper, and the ability to swipe through multiple pages of search results. The Latitude widget shows the people …

Android Google Maps gets Latitude, voice search and transit directions

Android Google Maps gets Latitude, voice search and transit directions

16 June 2009 by Discuss (0)

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 …