Google Maps 3.4 brings partial multitouch support to Motorola Droid

The new version of Google Maps is now available for the Motorola Droid, and it brings an unexpected feature: multitouch.

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Feb. 5, 2010 12:53 p.m. PT

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Google released an over-the-air update for the Nexus One on Tuesday that brought, among other things, multitouch and Google Maps 3.4 to the smartphone. This is great news for Nexus One owners, but what about the rest of the Android family?

Well, here's some partial good news for Motorola Droid customers. Google Maps 3.4 is now available for download through the Android Market, which brings star syncing, personalized page suggestions based on personal history, night mode, and yes, the use of pinch-to-zoom.

For now, it seems the multitouch capabilities are limited to just Google Maps, but hey, it's a step in the right direction, right?

(Source: Engadget Mobile)

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