Google Maps for iOS, now with offline maps

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Apple's maps have improved significantly since its launch in 2012. Fortunately, the break with Google Maps forced the guys from Mountain View to launch its own iOS app with all the features of the original and many others that Google had refused to Apple and users that yes they were available for Android. 

With the release of version 3.0 of Google Maps app for iOS gets to the end the same level of benefits that the Android version, featuring a much anticipated new maps as offline mode to continue browsing without problem even when we travel or in a place with bad connection.

Other new features include improved turn navigation showing distance and arrival time, a faster alternative routes to access information on the total time walking on the results of public transport more convenient way.

In addition, it is now easier to calculate distances using the scale bar, searching without using the keyboard with Google Voice Search or add bookmarks to save and share a location holding your finger anywhere on the map.

How to save maps for offline navigation

To access the new feature of Google Maps you must place a bookmark or search and pull up the information bar that appears at the bottom revealing options that location. Click the button "Save map for offline use" and set the area you want. It is simple once you know it's there.

"The areas include data downloaded maps and street maps. Approach for a detailed view of your map offline. Some features such as satellite imagery and terrain, indoor maps and 3D buildings are not available offline. Functions that require a network connection is not available offline".

Probably because of a licensing issue with some of the companies that provide data to Google, not all countries have the option to download maps. Is not a problem for iOS version, rather a current limitation of Google itself, so consult the list of available countries can be useful.