Google Maps is an app that is used by millions of users across the world and are a preferred map app used by smart phone users. Google has recently unveiled updates for the map apps used in smart phones and Android tablets. According to Google, the updates are only for the Android apps and updates for iOS apps will release in due course. The latest Google update for Google Maps is a continuation of the design changes seen in the iPhone app update of December 2012. The update has done away with 'Latitude' from the app. The map app update has been bundled with changes to My Maps and some offline changes. These updates have made maps a lot more active and now give users with information about problems on the road. The maps now have alerts about incidents on your route and give reroute features.

A new application 'Explore' added in the update will help the users to find and browse new places without having to type. The user can just tap on the search box, which will display a list of cards. These cards will have information regarding the places to eat, drink, sleep or shop. This update provides the application with added features, which has greatly increased the navigational aspects of the maps. Users can now check the prevailing traffic conditions and find routes that will help them to avoid traffic. This will help people to avoid getting stuck in traffic and can help them save a lot of time.

The latest Google update has integrated Google Maps with Google Offers and Zagat Ratings. This provides users information regarding various offers of National brands on the map. This can greatly help the user in identifying stores that are offering discounts and rebates nearby and will be beneficial to the user and the business. The latitude has been a prominent feature in Google Maps for a long time and after this latest update, will not be seen as part of the app. It is a fact that some people will miss it. However, users can still know if any of their friends or loved ones are nearby by using Google + check-ins and location sharing.

This latest update of Google Maps has given the app a fresh look. The app has also become a lot tidier and the users will appreciate this. Through this update, Google has equipped the app with features that will be beneficial to the traveler. Features like dynamic re-routing, reporting of incidents and live traffic updates will benefit travelers largely. Google Maps have been the front-runner of all map apps available for smart phones and tablets. This update will further enhance the reputation of Google Maps and their rivals will have a longer gap to bridge.oreo tv for pc

Google has acquired Waze, a crowd sourced mapping app. This would mean we could expect further updates in Google Maps where some of the features of Waze will be integrated into the Google map app. We will have to wait and see what Google comes up with, in their next update of the Google map app.