is out for iOS (free, App Store) and includes a bevy of cool, new features including lane guidance, travel time, distance, ETA and more offline maps nicities. You can even open Uber – if you have it installed – right from Google Maps when comparing route options.
New features include:
- Turn-by-turn navigation now gives lane guidance and quick access to route overview
- View travel time, distance, and estimated arrival all at once in navigation mode
- Save offline maps to a custom list for when you're traveling or have a slow connection
- Transit results now display total walking time of your trip and the next scheduled bus or train
- Filter search results for restaurants, bars and hotels by rating, price, opening hours, and more
- Sign in to see your "Places to review" list from recently saved or searched-for places
- If you have the Uber app installed, open it right from Google Maps when comparing route options
- Access your iPhone or iPad contacts directly from the Google Maps app
- Tap and hold anywhere on the map to drop a pin, save and share that location
- Search without typing using Google Voice Search
- Scale bar to estimate distances on the map
Source : http://www.zdnet.com/test-driving-google-maps-3-0-0-7000029143/
