Google Maps Android Update: Version 5.5

May 26, 2011 - 8:45 am 1 — by
Filed Under Google Maps

The Google Maps team announced a new version of the Android Google Maps app, they are now up to version 5.5.

The new features include:

  • New check-in and rating buttons added to Place pages
  • Update home and work address for your Latitude Location History
  • View the redesigned transit station pages

You can download the new version over here.

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Tom from the Google Maps team said in a Google Mobile Help thread:

Hi Google Maps Enthusiasts!

I’m pleased to announce there's a new version of Google Maps in Android Market, version 5.5!

This release adds redesigned Transit schedules and Place details pages as well as the ability to update your home and work addresses in your Latitude Location History on your phone. Read all about it at the Google Mobile Blog.

As always, please let us know if any issues arise right here in this Help Forum!

Forum discussion at Google Mobile Help.

 

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