15 Comments to “Google Maps 3.2 Released – Adds Layers to Maps”

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   Posted by: cj100570

   October 21, 2009 at 10:42 pm EST

   It doesn’t play nicely with OS v5.0.0.323 on the Storm.

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   Posted by: Nikolaus

   October 21, 2009 at 11:01 pm EST

   Wow the Wikipedia layer is really cool! I think it is overall speedier on my 8900 (4.6.1.310)

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   Posted by: mallinj

   October 21, 2009 at 11:12 pm EST

   It is tied to your Google Account, contrary to blog post. Use login feature off of main menu.

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     Posted by: Ronen Halevy

     October 22, 2009 at 12:08 am EST

     I totally did not see that! Nice catch. Anybody else notice the Popular Categories option under search? Never seen that before…

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   Posted by: bbjob

   October 22, 2009 at 12:16 am EST

   The login feature also allows you to overlay items created in my maps.
   This is going to be great for mapping out routes on the PC first, then loading onto my bold.

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   Posted by: Nanu

   October 22, 2009 at 2:46 am EST

   I was automatically logged in and now all my favourites and tracks are synced between the Hero, Bold and web, sheer delight………

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   Posted by: joanne

   October 22, 2009 at 8:36 am EST

   Yeah I’m pretty bummed about the transit layers feature working in new york city – works for boston and san francisco though. Damn. Hope we see an update soon with nyc transit available!

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   Posted by: FOSSroxTHX

   October 22, 2009 at 10:13 am EST

   This version seems to move a little snappier.
   I do not have a My Google Account so I suppose I am missing some functionality.
   However, I do like the new edit feature in the previous locations selection. Also, consolidating the travel methods tabs was a good move.
   Is there really a good reason to create a My Google Account, here?

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   Posted by: Amir Saad

   October 22, 2009 at 11:51 am EST

   This version is so good…
   1- My favorite locations didn’t get wiped when installed…sweet.
   2- When searching for anything, it doesn’t pop out that window with all your search list, it gives you the map and you can press the # to see the list.
   3- Just like the computer, too many balloons can clutter your map so, the balloons get shrunk to balls instead. Hover over them and they will expand.
   4- Just like the computer version again, the colors of the traffic (press 7) is vivid and clear, you also get to see more detailed traffic report, accidents, closed lanes/streets…etc.
   5- Much faster than the previous version.
   6- Short cut keys are almost the same, 2 is for layers now, 5 is for satellite/map view. I and 1 are for zoom in and O and 3 are for zoom out.
   7- I have not been able to use the layers yet and I do not have any maps…don’t know how that works yet but I’ll post something good when I know what that is…cheers yall.

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   Posted by: ShvartzBerry

   October 22, 2009 at 12:37 pm EST

   - Noticed the traffic incidents as well. That’s cool.
   - In the latitude menus, you can update your picture. I don’t think that was there before. But that feature needs a LOT of work.
   - Did the My Location beacon always flash like that? I forget. Well, it does now.
   - My Maps is HUGE.
   This is a great update!

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     Posted by: Nikolaus

     October 22, 2009 at 2:29 pm EST

     The My Location blue dot is bigger and brighter now.

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    Posted by: webchetan

    October 22, 2009 at 3:15 pm EST

    Yeah the Google Maps new version is gr8!!!!!

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    Posted by: drew

    October 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm EST

    I keep getting the “service unavailable”. It also screwed my appworld…should’ve waited…

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