{"id":442764,"date":"2010-03-18T10:53:52","date_gmt":"2010-03-18T14:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.androidguys.com\/?p=14149"},"modified":"2010-03-18T10:53:52","modified_gmt":"2010-03-18T14:53:52","slug":"google-maps-4-1-for-android-%e2%80%93-what%e2%80%99s-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/442764","title":{"rendered":"Google Maps 4.1 for Android \u2013 What\u2019s New?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Google just keeps plugging away with updates to their Maps<\/a> for Android handsets.\u00a0 It has only been a few short weeks since the last version was released so we were pleasantly surprised to learn of 4.1 which hit the market last night.\u00a0 Would this be a minor update with subtle, if any, noticeable differences?\u00a0 Hardly!<\/span><\/p>\n

There are 4 notable changes in Google Maps 4.1 and they are:<\/p>\n

Updated Search Results – <\/strong>All the tabs are gone, giving\u00a0 users all of the results on one page.\u00a0 New buttons allow you to view the destination\/result, get directions, call location, or view with Street View.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Swipe for More<\/strong> – The results page seen in the image to the left show ratings, buzz, and reviews.\u00a0 Users can tap on any one of those to see more results.\u00a0 Want more results?\u00a0 Grab the page with your finger and swipe it away.\u00a0 Going left or right will bring previous and next results.<\/p>\n

Switching\u00a0 Accounts<\/strong> – For those of you with multiple Google accounts, you’ll be able to toggle between your identities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While logged in, you’ll be to access features like Google Buzz, Latitude, Starred items, My Maps, and more.<\/p>\n

Live Wallpaper and Widget<\/strong> – Find your friends and family or view current traffic conditions with the Latitude widget on your home screen.\u00a0 For those of you with a Nexus One or Droid with Android 2.1, you can set your location and map as a Live Wallpaper.\u00a0 If your friends happen to come into range of your map, you’ll see them right on the home screen of your phone – all without the need to open an app.<\/p>\n

Google Maps 4.1 can be found for free in the Android Market.\u00a0 While it’s designed for Android 1.6 and above, remember you will need 2.1 if you want to take advantage of the Live Wallpaper feature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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