Google Maps for iOS Now Live in App Store

MacRumors · Dec 12, 2012, 10:15 PM

In line with a report from just a few hours ago, Google's new standalone Maps app for iOS [App Store] has just gone live in the App Store. The app offers iOS 6 users unhappy with the experience on Apple's new in-house Maps app the ability to switch back to Google's free offering.

The new Google Maps also offers a number of enhancements beyond what was offered when it powered the built-in Maps app on iOS 5 and earlier, most notably turn-by-turn directions. The absence of that feature from the built-in Maps app had been a major sticking point for the two companies, with its absence putting iOS at a disadvantage relative to Android and Google unwilling to add the feature to Maps for iOS unless Apple made concessions such as greater Google branding within the app and integration with Google Latitude.

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Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps with built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more. Use Google Maps to discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and reviews from people you trust. Sign in to save your favorite places and quickly access all your past searches and directions from your computer, right on your phone.

A number of reports had indicated that Google was working toward submission of its standalone Maps app, but some Google employees were reportedly pessimistic about its chances for approval. [Google Maps iTunes Link]

Update: Some users are experiencing difficulties downloading Google Maps, and it may take some time for availability to propagate throughout Apple's servers.

Article Link: Google Maps for iOS Now Live in App Store

darijoe · Dec 12, 2012, 10:16 PM

Release the cracken!!

Hakone · Dec 12, 2012, 10:16 PM

Welcome back; you were missed

wildspin · Dec 12, 2012, 10:17 PM

Woo hoo ... !

aznkid25 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:17 PM

temporarily unavailable for anyone else?

takiman · Dec 12, 2012, 10:17 PM

i'm getting "the item you tried to buy is no longer available" when i try to install it.

KdParker · Dec 12, 2012, 10:18 PM

Well...now we well see how fast apple fixes the (outside the US) issues.

caligomez · Dec 12, 2012, 10:18 PM

Woot! I'm sure it'll be better than the past iOS version.. Downloading now.

Edit: Can't find it anywhere.. Guess needs more propagation time..

rorschach · Dec 12, 2012, 10:18 PM

"No longer available."

BoricuaHec01 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:18 PM

I don't see anything in the App Store.

yanki01 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:18 PM

looks cool

jbachandouris · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takiman

i'm getting "the item you tried to buy is no longer available" when i try to install it.

Me too.

Chmeeee · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takiman

i'm getting "the item you tried to buy is no longer available" when i try to install it.

Same here.

Lump · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takiman

i'm getting "the item you tried to buy is no longer available" when i try to install it.

Same here.

viperGTS · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Choice is good. Just downloaded it.

ghostface147 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

"No longer available".

Rufuss Sewell · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Got it early.... yessss

eawmp1 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

"No longer available"

They tease

Yelmurc · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Downloading now!

TheRealTVGuy · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Downloading now...

Want to see if turn by turn voice works on my iPhone 4

thaifood · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

Cannot see it in Australian store yet

yanki01 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:19 PM

it has turn by turn

seahawk1a · Dec 12, 2012, 10:20 PM

It may be good but the fact that I have to pull over to the side of the road and input an address is a deal killer. i would rather use a flawed Apple Maps product with Siri on the go.

jcarrigan82 · Dec 12, 2012, 10:20 PM

The app is now offline according to the App Store

jimsowden · Dec 12, 2012, 10:20 PM

you put that back online this instant apple

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wildspin macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto	Woo hoo ... !
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takiman macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY	i'm getting "the item you tried to buy is no longer available" when i try to install it.
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yanki01 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas	looks cool
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viperGTS macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2010	Choice is good. Just downloaded it.
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eawmp1 macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL	"No longer available" They tease
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TheRealTVGuy macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	Downloading now... Want to see if turn by turn voice works on my iPhone 4
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thaifood macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2011	Cannot see it in Australian store yet
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seahawk1a macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	It may be good but the fact that I have to pull over to the side of the road and input an address is a deal killer. i would rather use a flawed Apple Maps product with Siri on the go.
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jcarrigan82 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	The app is now offline according to the App Store
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jimsowden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA	you put that back online this instant apple __________________ King Donko of Punchstania
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