Google has pushed out a maps app update for Android based mobile devices. The new Google Maps Mobile app, version 4.1 for Android has updated the interface and made some feature changes to help improve usability.

The changes include:

• Revised search results page so everything is accessible on a single page.
• You can now swipe the page left and right to navigate backwards and forwards in the app.
• Add Google Latitude to your home screen by pressing “Menu” button from the home screen and selecting Add > Widgets > Latitude.
• You can easily switch between Google Accounts now.

Related Topics: Google: Maps & Local

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