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.