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Google Maps Navigation Bolsters Android 2.0
By Clint Boulton
Burger Time
A Google Search for "burgers" displays results along a user's route. Users need only tap a result for more details.
Basic Map View
The green traffic indicator means traffic is currently flowing smoothly.
Satellite View
View your route overlaid on 3-D satellite views with Google's high-resolution aerial imagery.
Satellite View 2
Make tricky routes easier to follow.
Street View
See the next turn by viewing route overlaid on Street View.
Gas, Food, Parking
Google Maps Navigation calls out several layers, including gas, restaurants and parking.
Street View Destination
As users approach their destination, Google Maps Navigation automatically switches to Street View so they know what to look for.
Traffic View
Check out the traffic ahead.
Map View
An on-screen indicator glows green, yellow or red based on the current traffic conditions along a route. A single touch on the indicator toggles a traffic view that shows the traffic ahead.
Voice Shortcut
Search by voice leverages voice recognition to help Android 2.0 phone users speak their search queries.
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Launched Oct. 28 as a free Google Maps feature for smartphones that will run the Google Android 2.0 build, Google Maps Navigation is a GPS navigation system that provides turn-by-turn voice guidance. The program uses the phone's Internet connection to fetch users the latest maps and business data. Features include the ability to search without knowing an address, search by voice and search any business along a route. Google envisions Maps Navigation as a differentiator to set Android 2.0-based smartphones apart from Apple's iPhone. There are also traffic, satellite and street views. The details are in this eWEEK slide show.