Anyone got the New Version of Maps Yet ..?

It seems to be about customization more than much else.

Google Lat Long: Meet the new Google Maps: A map for every person and place

 

I have it, it's pretty cool.

Rather than automatically going to Street View, it gives you tiles of nearby Street View images that you can select. Also, when in Maps, to get the satellite imagery you click in the bottom left corner, next to the SV pictures.

You can also right-click a spot to select an endpoint, then right-click another spot and select to get directions, it then gives you options for walking, driving, biking, public transportation.

Too much new stuff to list but it's a nice improvement.

 

I love the new maps. I just wish I could update my Google maps app rather than save the email.

 

I have it also, which I am really enjoying. Mplevy described it best.

 

And of course I was talking about the browser-based version, not the app. Though the browser-based version was implied when saying access was requested I suppose.

 

One of the things I really don't like about android is that it doesn't allow for manual updating. You'll just have to wait. If you don't already have it, it will be rolling out to Android 4.0.3+ users in the next couple of weeks.

 

No do not have it yet myself. Google is rolling it out in phases. You can always sideload it, but always better to wait for it to come from the play store.

 

Ehm, what you meant is updating ahead of schedule... You can do that by getting the apk and installing it on your device. Since it is signed you're also able to update it through the market when another update hits the shelves...

You do a manual update when you hit the button update in the market whenever a new update appears...

 

There is no update button. This isn't the 1990's. It should be like computer software where you can click on update and it will search for you.

 

I just got it but I'm not sure that I like it. For one thing, it's not even formatted correctly to fit on the screen....

 

Of course is there an update button WHEN AN UPDATE IS AVAILABLE...

 

Just got it about an hour ago. Haven't done anything with it yet though.

 

Could you post the exact version number here? I might try to get it somewhere on the net... Can't wait for new stuff XD

 

K, checking it out right now XD

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The new interface is, let's just say, it takes getting used to... I can't use it on my Eee PC due to the fact that the zoom buttons have vanished and the Eee Pc in particular is missing a touchscreen...

 

LOL....if you go into settings and remove all updates - then an update IS AVAILABLE. Yet it won't show up as such.

 

Then would you be so kind and explain to me why there are buttons labeled update (they are in german in the screenshots but Aktualisierung means Update)?

 

Those show up when google wants them too. Again, there needs to be a way to update manually. Key word manually.

 

My gosh, get the apk and update it by that...
Clicking that button IS manually updating.

Of course they are released by Google, because Google runs that damn Playstore.

How do you think that is in Windows or anywhere else for example? The manufacturer releases the updates when they think it's the right time. And when they decide version A gets the update a week earlier than B, then you have to live with that or get the update from somewhere else and install it yourself without that GUI called Playstore in Android, Windows Update in Windows, etc...

 

Sorry, not here to debate this, and no one's talking about who runs google play. Agree to disagree. IMO the software is poorly written and should be changed for easier manual updating. Have a good day.

 

Got it yesterday from the Play store, and there's an update tonight (prob bug fix) I'm installing as I type. Like the new Google Now-ish look, and they updated many street view locations in the Nashville market. I passed a Google street view car on April 17th of this year and noticed it was updated after I installed the update.

Here's me (fuzzed out) in the FedEx truck:

Spoiler

 

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