30 July 2008

Google Maps Adds Mass Transit Support
For S60 3rd Edition Devices

A few weeks ago Google has released Maps for mobile with Transit directions but only BlackBerry devices and Java-based handsets.

Now, with the release of version 2.2 of the application for Symbian S60 3rd edition they're happy to say that Transit directions will be available to a bunch more smartphone users around the world.

Transit directions on these platforms work just like they do on the BlackBerry version of the app. Simply bring up Directions from the main menu and you'll see a second tab labeled Transit , where you can request a route using only public transportation.

You'll receive a number of alternatives that take you (car-free) to your destination. Transit directions are available on Google Maps in more than 50 cities. So whether you live in or are passing through Zurich, Ottawa, Bordeaux or Chicago -- and plenty of places in between -- you can have Transit schedules in your pocket at all times. Stay tuned as we continue working with transit agencies to support more and more cities across the globe!

You'll find a number of other features in this new version of Google Maps for mobile for WinMo and S60: star-ratings for businesses will help you get a feel for what other people think, your search results show up faster than ever, and user-generated content will now surface in your search results -- opening up a whole new world of geo content on your phone. Look for the blue result markers when you search for "ruins in london," for example.

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To get this latest version of Google Maps for mobile with Transit, simply point your mobile browser to google.com/gmm. Happy trails.