I tried the latest update (I always do), but the area it would let me download for offline use was a fraction of the size of what Maps 6 does. As I travel internationally, and data roaming is still the last big rip-off standing, this is a real loss of functionality to me, so once again I reverted.
The surprising thing is how narrow Google's thinking is. I can understand that their business is ads, so they want you to use online so they can serve up to date ads and points of interest. But these things don't change that quickly, and most people don't have unlimited data and ubiquitous coverage. So the time limit for offline maps is already shorter than is reasonable, but reducing the area limit too? It's clear that these people never actually leave the Bay Area, and don't give serious thought to the range of user requirements for a company with a global customer base.
Sorry, it's late and I'm pissed-off with pointless reduction of functionality.
Have you tried any of the offline navigation apps? Discussions in these threads:
http://androidforums.com/android-applications/737097-navigation-whilst-offline.html
http://androidforums.com/android-applications/735639-offline-maps-user-created-locations.html
http://androidforums.com/android-applications/739889-north-america-navitgation-app.html#post6008211
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