A new version of Google Maps for Android is due out in a few days, and it has a number of new features. Probably the most important is that it’s based on vector graphics rather than image tiles. What that means is that as you scroll through the map, you won’t have to wait for new imagery to load. Instead, it will load gradually as… Read more »

Google has pushed out an updated version of Google Maps for Android. As the company points out, this is the sixth update in the last six months. The biggest change in the new version is a new Places feature. You can add a dedicated Places button to your home screen. Tapping on the icon will open the new Places tab in Google Maps, which lets… Read more »

Google has pushed out an updated version of Google Maps for Android with a couple of minor, but useful improvements. First up, when you’re viewing a list of search results, Google Maps 4.3 will automatically expand as you scroll down the list. Google Latitude will also now suggest friends for you to add, if you’re into that sort of thing. And when you click on… Read more »