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Google Maps for Android now lets you see places you’ve rated 4 and 5 stars, attach photos to reviews

Categories: Android, Applications
By: , IntoMobile
Friday, September 9th, 2011 at 12:52 AM

Google has once again updated its Maps app for Android. Version 5.10.0 doesn’t bring a whole lot to the table – it’s mostly about reviews, allowing you to see places you’ve rated 4 and 5 stars right on the map view. What’s more, now when you’re writing a review, you will be able to attach a photo alongside text.

You’ll be definitely prompted to update and since we like to keep our software up to date, we advise you to “push the button.” Not sure we’ll actually use the new capability, but you never know.

Speaking of capability, this could easily be a part of the upcoming Zagat integration in Google Maps. I would expect to see Zagat’s stars popping all around maps where their reviewers have tested restaurants. Now that I’m thinking those Zagat folks have the best job in the world – they are actually paid to try out the food all around the world. I hope they realize just how lucky they are… Bas**rds. :)

Google Maps (FREE) [Android Market link]

[Via: AndroidCentral]

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