When travelling, knowing where you are is important. This will give you an idea what route you should take when you are trying to get somewhere. It will also become important in order for someone to find you, especially if you are new to the place.

 

All you need is to have is access to the Internet, and with the help of Google Maps for iPhone, you will have everything - maps, routes, tips - that you will need.

 

Design

The Google Map for iPhone was designed for the up-to-date individual. Most of the time, these individuals are looking out for the latest gadget on the market. In this sense, almost everything should be updated in a regular basis. That is why Google Maps made sure that they are able to come up with something new that will adapt to the new operating system that any iPhone is running on.

 

Considering that Apple has released the iOS7 as its new operating system, Google found it necessary to update the map. As result, the updates which were included as part of the system include the following:

 

• Enables faster navigations

• Provides information about the route to take and the traffic within each area

• Shows tips and tricks to get to your destination faster

• Support Arabic and Hebrew languages

• Navigation can now be made through audio

 

Features

The basic features of the Google Map for iPhone are that same for any Google Map which is available to most devices. However, since the iOS7 was released, updates to the Google Map were made. As a result, certain features are included which can only be accessed if you have an iPhone.

 

• Voice guided navigation

• Keeps you updated with the traffic , construction, and accidents

• Shows pictures - inside and outside - your destination

• Shows schedules for possible public transportation

• Pinpoints specific locations for eating and local entertainment

• Provides information of certain locations that you might be interested in going to

• Exploration tool narrows your choices of destinations 

• Reviews for each nearby location

• Google Earth

 

Pros

Google Map for iPhone was designed in order for the user to navigate easily in an area where he or she is not familiar with. With the help of specific reviews, you will be able to know which places to go when you are in a specific location.

 

In addition, the images that it is able to provide you help with orientation in the off chance that you are new to the place. It also provides information for the best route that should be taken. This way, you will be able to avoid getting stuck in annoying traffic and reach the destination faster.

 

Cons

Mostly, people who were able to use the Google Map for iPhone were disappointed. It is not able to reach the standards which were set by iOS7. Furthermore, the data that Apple has is not enough, though Google can make up for that.

 

The drawbacks of the Google Maps for iPhone are more of an annoyance, though these are particular areas which should be given more attention to. Overall, the upgrades are good, and knowing Apple, they will try to make it better next time around.