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"As of today, Google Maps is going offline!"
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That's only on the experimental Google Maps Lab release that's been out for a while now and you're limited to only 10 areas. From the looks of what was just announced this official update allows you to download entire states if not the entire world.
I couldn´t stop laughing when they took an iPad to show their 3D Maps
well done, google
What is funny about that?
I'm still not sure what is funny about that. Google Maps is available for both Android and iOS, and has been for quite some time.
I couldn´t stop laughing when they took an iPad to show their 3D Maps
well done, google
Probably because it slows to a crawl on their Tegra 2 powered Xoom's they had on stage.
I couldn´t stop laughing when they took an iPad to show their 3D Maps
well done, google
It sounds more like "hey iPad users, don't worry, you can still use these great, new features too."
Mad Mac Maniac
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no. That could easily have been said by saying "hey iPad users, don't worry, you can still use these great, new features too"
The fact that Google felt more comfortable and confident showing their new maps features on an iPad instead of any number of android tablet really speaks volumes... any way you cut it.
What I've seen from Google so far today doesn't really impress me too much. I'll have to see more of the 3D imagery and utility before I can really say much more.
The offline maps thing I think is the biggest deal out of todays announcement and that, to me, doesn't really feel like some huge technological feat because there are tons of apps that already store local content. It might be much more difficult than I'm imagining but it feels like google just said "Ok fine, we will let you download the maps permanently instead of clearing the data every time you go offline"
So Google builds their own OS, own mapping software, but in the end, their mapping software works better on a non-native system? They are just proving a point, that they built this not only for Android devices, but also for iOS.
If you think it runs poorer on Android tablets, then Google is in BIG trouble buddy.
Because Apple has nerfed the iOS version of Google Maps by removing navigation and yet they still can't find a piece of Android hardware good enough to show off their latest work.
If you don't find the humor in that then there is something wrong.
Mad Mac Maniac
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Most apps do tend to work better on the iPad than android tablets. And I'm not sure that google would be in such BIG trouble anyway.
Google's point is to push maps out to as many people as possible. iPad is where all the people are. Android tablets are kind of failing. I wouldn't be surprised if Google started pushing their services on iPads primarily compared to android tablets. (every other dev does it)
That's why they first demo'd their maps on an Android smartphone, then an Android tablet, then finally on an iPad. Had nothing to do with hardware, but more about marketing.
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I agree that they want to push maps to as many people as possible which is exactly why their final demo included an iPad.
When you say most apps tend to work better on an iPad, are you including Google native apps in that statement?
Ohh, this sounds exciting! I can't wait
10 mile radius sucks, but like all Google products no doubt they will increase this in time.
10 mile radius sucks, but like all Google products no doubt they will increase this in time.
Mad Mac Maniac
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They demo'd the 3D maps on an android tablets first?? From what I read on the Engadget liveblog (and a few other articles from other sites I have read since) it seemed to imply that it was only demo'd on an iPad. If they did both then I have no issue with it.
Not necessarily. I have to admit I've spent very little time on an android tablet (and it was a while ago), so I'm mostly going off what I've heard from tech sites, friends, and yes MacRumors forum members. And this is both phones and tablets.
Edit: I'm also very disappointed that these new 3D maps are only in their "Google Earth" app. I've never really understood the purpose of using that app. It's fun to oooooh and aaaahhh at for a couple minutes, but then I've never opened it again and then finally deleted it.
They could have used my Galaxy S2 or Tab. Never had any issues with either and they are both smooth as butter. It has always been nice that Maps can auto switch into Navigation mode and automatically switch to street view when you get close to your destination.
Looks to me like they were trying to show the updates on iOS, since Google Maps on Apple products has always been severly limited compared to Android based mobile devices.
But for those of you that want to believe that Google had to show maps on the ipad to somehow make yourselves feel better, thats cool.
But for those of you that want to believe that Google had to show maps on the ipad to somehow make yourselves feel better, thats cool.
LOL, feels like that, doesn't it.
They could have used my Galaxy S2 or Tab. Never had any issues with either and they are both smooth as butter. It has always been nice that Maps can auto switch into Navigation mode and automatically switch to street view when you get close to your destination.
Looks to me like they were trying to show the updates on iOS, since Google Maps on Apple products has always been severly limited compared to Android based mobile devices.
But for those of you that want to believe that Google had to show maps on the ipad to somehow make yourselves feel better, thats cool.
WOW! You guys are a little over-sensitive about this, aren't you? We're all joking around and you get all serious. Take a chill and relax, it's all in fun. SHEESH!!
I love Google Maps and I do miss the free navigation for the times when my Sync navigation can't find my destination.
"As of today, Google Maps is going offline!"
It will work for iphone 3g, I tried alot but never works whats the problem anyone knows?
It will work for iphone 3g, I tried alot but never works whats the problem anyone knows?
Then you simply don't get it.
Google has always been about market penetration, not exclusivity.
Is that why they took Navigation away from iOS? My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that they wanted Android to have something that iOS did not. Isn't that being exclusive?