It was already a joy to employ , but Google ’s update ofGoogle Mapsfor Android ( version 4.3 ) squash in transit info , eating house / service reviews and a prissy tie - in with Latitude , where Google liaison can be get hold of easily .
That Latitude update lets you witness which of your Google Contacts are using the service , so you could share your localisation with them ( or not ) . It ’s take a while , but the reviews section will show you the most frequently - mentioned vox populi on a place ( such as a restaurant ) , colour - code the places depend on how glowing the reviews are .
Perhaps most utile for those who populate in cities , such as New York or San Francisco , you ’ll now be able to see when the next gear or buses run , by tapping the station within Google Maps . The difference meter will then be exhibit . It ’s a free update , and chances are you ’ve already seen it — but if not , open up up Maps now and check out the new feature . [ Google Mobile web log ]
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