Comments on: Google Maps Updated With Bug Fixes

By: drathos

drathos — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:42:00 +0000

I think that part of why iOS is getting the shiny new UI for the Google apps is because the apps are being newly written for iOS. In Android, the apps have been around for a while and changing the look and feel of an established product is approached more carefully. They probably have plans for the two to have similar UIs, but it will probably coincide with a future .0 release of Android.

By: Adam Truelove

Adam Truelove — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Slow news day?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:31:00 +0000

As an ios and android user I have to say I like the ios look better for Google apps. I love the Gmail app on my ipad

By: Glenna J. Archibald

Glenna J. Archibald — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:57:00 +0000

but hey, we’ll take it. Don’t forget to be thankful for your Maps app, people.… http://youtubeAmericanJobByGoogle.qr.net/jUvE/watch?v=wCTtf5s2HFk

By: itsgonnalast

itsgonnalast — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:42:00 +0000

Maybe because iPhone users are *obsessed* with how things look.

In the past week I’ve read numerous blogs proudly announcing that Google
Maps on iOS is better than Android because of a few minor visual
differences.

Nevermind that it lacks offline maps, voice-guided
walking/transit directions, and can’t be set as the iOS default. I’m
not even sure if iPhone users have access to the Labs feature.

Similarly, I often see iPhone users calling Android ugly because it has widgets.

I think Google realizes that iPhone users evaluate everything by how it
looks, and they’re emphasizing design to score easy points with them.

By: rals

rals — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:06:00 +0000

Thanks

By: Tim242

Tim242 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:05:00 +0000

*Should’ve*

By: cizzlen

cizzlen — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:51:00 +0000

I wish they would update us with that brand new gem of an interface they did over for iOS. Sure would make a nice holiday gift.

By: Droidzilla

Droidzilla — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:33:00 +0000

Even though there’s not a real competing product, Google still shows Maps the love.

By: Droidzilla

Droidzilla — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:32:00 +0000

Technically, Apple users don’t get Google Chrome. They get Safari with a Chrome theme (Apple only allows Safari for a back end web browser). Second, Apple cannot have Google Maps as a default, so that’s a big fail right there. Third, Google can play to Apple’s aesthetic very easily, but that same change made on Android might clash with the aesthetic of the core OS.

I personally hope they keep more of the current aesthetic than the new one on iOS.

By: TheVoiceOfReason

TheVoiceOfReason — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:24:00 +0000

It’s easier to program a graphical application for iOS. That’s why their apps look prettier.

By: rals

rals — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:00:00 +0000

I know, I should of specified as why they get the better interfaces. Example, Google + new interface came first on IOS, then Android came second to that. Also now the new clean layout of google maps made now for IOS.

Also if majority of users still on 2.3, they are deprived of Google Chrome. It’s these quirks that questions Google’s loyalty to Android. It becomes clear day by day that they got your tracking information and moved on. I’m no fanboy but these are just quirks that I have with them.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:57:00 +0000

Google cares very much for Android. Why else would they put SO much into something that they give away. Mobile devices are where the majority of searches & advertising are heading, IOS included. It’s smart business for them to be everywhere possible. There’s no fighting, or biting, going on.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:52:00 +0000

they update android apps. They just also develop for iOS. So what? I think its great they are even doing apps for iOS users as many iOs users are not geeks or fanboys. they are just regular users who may also use google services.

By: Terry Tang

Terry Tang — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:45:00 +0000

for more total control over what they want to do