Google Maps receives update which brings battery improvements and more

by Zack Nebbaki January 10, 2012 0


Google has just pushed a new update to one of their most used apps, Google Maps. The update brings a much needed improvement to the battery performance and a new feature in Transit Navigation (beta) that allows vehicle speed to estimate location in case you don’t have GPS signal. Here’s the full changelog:

  • Improved battery performance for Latitude and Location History users, and fresher locations for friends in Latitude
  • Transit Navigation (Beta) can use vehicle speed to estimate location if GPS signal is lost
  • Increase route options for public transit directions from 3 to 4.
  • Report feedback to Google from the settings menu

For quick access to the Market, you can use our QR code or the link below to download the update.


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