Google Maps Updated To 6.0 Brings Indoors But Only US and Japan Gets Benefits

Posted In Reviews - By Ankul Barar

On Thursday, December 1st, 2011 With Comments

Google Maps Updated To Version 6.0 just a day back and it has awesomely invaded in Malls , Markets, Houses, Building and more. New Updated Google Maps now has Indoor Maps which lets you determine where you are as it used to in past as well but now it tells you what floor you’re on and where to go indoors and more. Maps has also includes detailed floor plans that automatically appear when you’re viewing the map and zoomed-in on a building where indoor map data is available.

What’s New In Google Maps Updated 6.0

It also has a new drop-down menu for the top toolbar for easy switching between common features and updated home screen for places.

New features in the Google Maps v6.0 for Android

Indoor maps (beta) are now available for select airports, shopping malls, and more
Menu added to the top toolbar for easy switching between common features.
Updated home screen for Places, now with popular searches based on your location.
Option to disable automatic screen dimming for Navigation.

Update Google Maps v6.0 for Android from the Android Market for free. The Indoor maps are now available in selected locations in the U.S. and Japan only. More indoor maps to public buildings would be added in coming months across the world. So All the people in India can wait for sometime till the MCD send copies of Building Maps To Google until then enjoy you can the new interface which is definitely more smooth and easy to navigate.

Our Opinion On Google Maps:

User Interface : 4.5/5

Speeed: 4/5 (Some Old Android Lang)

Features: 5/5 (You have Latitude that allows you to spot your friends and family, Maps for Directions, Navigation , Places which tells what are the nearby ATM’s , Gas Stations , Restros, Hotels and even more so what else can you need. )