Google released an update for Google Maps operating on iOS last night, allowing the app to support the iPad's native resolution for the first time
The new version of the app offers live road traffic and accident reports for the first time, as well as indoor directions for navigating large spaces like airports and shopping centres.
Google announced a Maps upgrade for Android devices last week, concluding that an Apple update would be available 'soon'. The move is likely to be well received by users, as many were frustrated at Google Maps' previously inavailability for iPad. Prior to this launch, users had to navigate using a scaled-up version of the iPhone Maps app, which distorted the map images and text.
Many of the updated features are identical to the Android upgrade, marking Google's cross-platform ambitions.
The iPad interface resembles the Google Maps desktop app more closely, whilst adopting the card-based information system successfully deployed across mobile platforms as 'Google Now'.
The Explore function is one of the new additions, an extra-swipeable interface enabling users to “browse and discover new places without typing”, locating new places to sleep, eat, drink and shop.
Google announced a Maps upgrade for Android devices last week, concluding that an Apple update would be available 'soon'. The move is likely to be well received by users, as many were frustrated at Google Maps' previously inavailability for iPad. Prior to this launch, users had to navigate using a scaled-up version of the iPhone Maps app, which distorted the map images and text.
Many of the updated features are identical to the Android upgrade, marking Google's cross-platform ambitions.
The iPad interface resembles the Google Maps desktop app more closely, whilst adopting the card-based information system successfully deployed across mobile platforms as 'Google Now'.
The Explore function is one of the new additions, an extra-swipeable interface enabling users to “browse and discover new places without typing”, locating new places to sleep, eat, drink and shop.
