A new release of Google Maps is now available for download for all Android-based devices, namely Google Maps 7.1 version.
So, Google has begun slowly release this new version of Google Maps, but it is not yet available for all countries, but at the end of our post you’ll be able to download and install the APK files of this version.
The release of this version is particularly difficult because in this moment, they haven’t even gotten around to make a change log officially available.
The new application release comes with some new features, and it will be capable of providing users with 3D Buildings feature that lets you test Google Earth-style 3D buildings -“important buildings and monuments” such as Statue of Liberty in New York, Sydney Opera House in Australia or the Taj Mahal in India.
Additionally, Android Police found code that shows the offline maps can be accessed by 3rd party apps, which notable extending features on the Maps API.
Although 3D buildings look impressive, but also the application requires some serious processing power to render rich graphic elements.
Also, it comes with a few minor changes, you can easily navigate with your fingers, simply using one finger swipe to move the globe, or a two-finger pinch and rotate to zoom in out, and rotate your viewpoint. Also for tablet users on Android 4.3 (Honeycomb), the new app release is optimized for the large screen resolutions.
Moreover, users will be able to fly around the planet, explore distant lands, and search by voice for cities, places or different business names.
The new iteration brings with a new action bar, which helps you to obtain easy access to search, my location, layers, reset-to-north and more.
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Furthermore, it offers the possibility to swipe the side panel in from anywhere, NFC Navigation directions, and there is now a scale on the bottom right that fades in and out when you’re there is now a scale on the bottom right that fades in and out when you’re zooming, notes AndroidPolice.
