Google has pushed out a new beta version of Google Maps for Android in the UK. The main new feature is that UK users can now get turn by turn directions on Android handsets, a feature that’s been available to US Android users for several months.
Google Maps Navigation shows you a 2D or 3D map while providing you step by step directions. You can also add gas stations, ATMs, or other locations to the maps.
If you’ve got a Google Nexus One, you can also use the speech to text input feature to get directions by talking to your phone instead of tapping away at the on-screen keyboard.
Engadget reports that Google Maps Navigation should work with all Android 1.6 and newer phones in the UK.
Google Maps Navigation supports voice search, satellite view, 3D view, traffic information, automatic rerouting, among many other features you would find on premium GPS devices.