Google has justreleasedGoogle Maps 5.5 for Android. The new version adds ‘Check-in’ and ‘Rate’ buttons to Place pages, the option to edit your home address for Latitude and redesigned transit station pages.
When you’re viewing a Place page from Google Maps on your Android device, you now have the option to check in to that place or submit ratings and reviews. This makes leaving a review much easier to access directly from Maps.
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If you’re a Google Latitude user, you can now also change your home or work address by editing them right within Latitude.
Google has also revamped the transit station pages in Google Maps for Android with a fresh look and a better organized layout.
You can snag the new version of Google Maps for Androidhereto check out the improvements. It requires that your device be running Android 1.6 or above. You can also read thefull postat Google’s Mobile blog for more information.
Story byMatthew Panzarino
Matthew Panzarino was Managing Editor at TNW. He’s no longer with the company, but you can follow him on Twitter.(show all)Matthew Panzarino was Managing Editor at TNW. He’s no longer with the company, but you can follow him onTwitter.
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