Google Maps for Mobile 5 bringing vector graphics

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/internet-and-broadband/google/gmaps-mobilemaps5-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>A new version of Google Maps for Mobile is imminent, bringing 3D vectors graphics and gesture controls. </P><br /><P>Google Maps for Mobile 5 was shown off by Android head Andy Rubin at the All Things Digital conference, along with some of the new features. </P><br /><P>They include vector graphics for 300 cities and gesture controls that allow you to swipe or move the phone to reposition the map. </P><br /><P>There will also be offline mode - although a connection will be needed to rejig your planned journey.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Newer devices</STRONG></P><br /><P>The devices that will support the new Google Maps for Mobile 5 include the Galaxy S, Nexus S, Droid, Evo and G2 – so owners of older handsets will not be that thrilled for the time being. </P><br /><P>Google Maps is a significant application for Google, and it is of course a major part of the Android mobile OS as well as Apple's iOS for iPhones and iPad. </P><br /><P>As mobiles continue to get more powerful, the full functionality of Google Maps as people use it on more powerful computers will increasingly be present on our phone handsets.</P>

Google Maps for Mobile 5 bringing vector graphics

A new version of Google Maps for Mobile is imminent, bringing 3D vectors graphics and gesture controls. Google Maps for Mobile 5 was shown o...

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