A revolution on the horizon navigation: Google Maps 5

Together with the start of sales of Google Nexus S, the search giant has pleased all owners of smartphones with the Android OS. And the joy is in a big update of Google Maps to version 5.

And the revolution is that soon you will not need any other navigation software other than Google Maps. Monopoly! Who is glad?
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And now more.

What is going on?

The new version of Google Maps is available for smartphones, with the Android OS version 1.6 or higher. This is generous enough. However, not all functions are supported in older versions of the OS. You can fully appreciate all the advantages of the fifth version of Google Maps on Android 2.0+.

What changed?

Five years after the service was introduced, 3D mode was finally added. And he is unique. All objects are a mathematical code. So, for drawing an object, your smartphone considers simple equations. So mapping becomes smooth and fast.



Fully updated design of the application.

Appeared offline navigation. That is, now there is no need to load maps all the time; it’s enough to do it once. Our countries are still on the sidelines, but it is a matter of time. Hopefully short.



And also completely changed the image management. Holding two fingers down you tilt the map. You can rotate the map by rotating your fingers. There is a multitouch and compass, with which to navigate in place is very convenient.

It is logical that not all Android devices support all the listed functions. Below is a list of models that can handle everything:

• Samsung Nexus S
• Samsung Galaxy S
• Motorola droid
• Motorola Droid 2
• Motorola Droid X
• HTC Incredible
• HTC EVO 4G
• HTC G2

To install the application, simply enter the Google Maps search query in the Market, or download using the code:

However, not for every country download is available at the moment.
The official video with the presentation of the new version of Google Maps: