We take a look at the newest version of Google Maps for Android, which offers synced search history across devices, plus all of the standard Maps features we've all come to know.
Jaymar Cabebe
Jaymar Cabebe covers mobile apps and Windows software for CNET. While he may be a former host of the Android Atlas Weekly podcast, he doesn't hate iOS or Mac. Jaymar has worked in online media since 2007.
With the newest version of Google Maps, your search history is synced across devices. Start typing, and the app may even auto-complete based on something you searched for on your desktop computer.
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Layers
Choose one or more layers to overlay on your map. If you've made any custom maps on your Google account, you can overlay those as well.
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Google Offers
More than just a simple map, Google Maps can pinpoint nearby deals and discounts using data from Google Offers. It can also pull up local data from Zagat and Google Places.
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Directions and navigation
Google Maps offers voice-based turn-by-turn navigation or listed routes for driving, walking, public transit, and even biking.
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Get a closer look
Just like on the desktop, Google Maps for Android lets you get a closer, ground-level look at a location via Google Street View.
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Caching maps
Google Maps lets you select an area of a map to cache, so you can access it, even while offline.
