Brian just let me know that Google Maps for BlackBerry has been updated to version 2.2.3. Once again there is no changelog from Google so we will have to figure out what changed for ourselves. Hopefully this fixes the voice search feature on devices other than the Pearl.
You can pick up the latest from:
Let us know if you notice anything different!
Dhanu Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 12:51 AM EST
This version does not show voice search option.
Raffy Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 1:15 AM EST
do not upgrade… if you do .. no voice search option
Tom Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 6:56 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Same here — the link to revert to v2.2.2 is http://www.google.com/gmm/apps/v2.2.2/en/BlackBerry-42/GoogleMaps.jad?ver=v2.2.2&source=mobileproducts&source=m&hl=en&noss=1&eosr=on
Carter Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 7:05 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
They are correct, no voice search with thos version. However, this version seems much faster at getting a gps lock and also refreshing the map so I’m going to stick with it since voice search didn’t work for me in 2.2.2 anyway.
warren Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 8:47 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Does anyone know if or when verizon will officially release os 4.5 for the 8330?
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST
The Voice Search option never worked for my T-Mo 8320 anyway. I think Ronen said it a bit back that what this really needs is an ability to login to an account. Just last night I manually entered in all my favorite addresses again, a few days after installing 2.2.2. It is such a pain to have to put in all my favorite addresses after each time I upgrade. It could at least allow you to export to a file and then import them. Geeezz!!
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 10:39 AM EST
Ok, I’m confused!! After my rant, it seamed after this upgrade I didn’t have to Accept any Terms of Agreement Statement, AND all my favorites are still there!!! I guess THAT is one thing that got fixed. Consider this my TIP of the day.
kyle Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM EST
this version is much faster at everything!! good job Google! please for the love of new app releases start providing a change log!
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST
Now that we know 2.2.3 removes the Voice Search option, that means that the image Ronen used above now counts as False Advertising 😛
Jay Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 1:47 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8130
The link brings me to ver2.2.2
Where could I find 2.2.3?
conedude13 Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 2:15 PM EST
voice doesn’t even work for me on the previous one so i’m just going to update, no loss.
Joe Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 2:20 PM EST
I have the same issue as Jay. Does anyone have the direct link to 2.2.3?
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: August 7, 2008 at 4:44 PM EST
On my BB if I go to: http://www.google.com/gmm/ I get a download link for 2.2.3, and if I click on that I get the real download page which also says the app is 2.2.3. Not sure what problem you are both running into, but it just worked for me.
josh Not Registered
Posted: September 11, 2008 at 6:24 PM EST
they don’t have copy paste option anymore, that is a huge negative to me. Plus you can’t “choose a point” to start directions. Don’t know why they would take features away but those make it worse to me.