Google Maps for mobile now smarter than ever; No update on the client side needed!
By Dusan Belic on Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 5:23 AM PST In Applications, Services
Google (NSDQ: GOOG) has updated Google Maps for mobile to make finding businesses on the go easier than ever. Thanks to the new server-side update (which means no update to the mobile client is needed), you can enter a business name as a start or end point.
For instance, before the update when you typed “starbucks,” Google Maps for mobile hasn’t realized you’re looking for coffee. Rather it tried to find a street named “starbucks.” Now, with an updated version when you search for “starbucks” or “burger king,” the application will show all matching cafes and restaurants in the area. Kinda neat, don’t you think?
Anyway, if you still haven’t installed Google Maps for mobile on your device, simply point your mobile browser to google.com/gmm and take it from there.
[Via: Google Mobile Blog]
