Google Maps for iOS Gets Google Contacts Support, Local Category Search

Google Maps for iOS has just received its first major update since launching back in December. Today’s update brings a couple of new features that will make it easier for users to find people an...
Google Maps for iOS Gets Google Contacts Support, Local Category Search
Written by Josh Wolford
  • Google Maps for iOS has just received its first major update since launching back in December. Today’s update brings a couple of new features that will make it easier for users to find people and places inside the app.

    Version 1.1 now allows you to search you Google contacts inside the app. When you sign in, you’ll be able to see all of your friends’ saved addresses – even if they aren’t stored on your device.

    The update also adds category searches for locations, meaning that you can browse local bars, restaurants, etc. within the app.

    Here’s the full list of what’s new in v1.1:

    • Search your Google Contacts; sign in to have your saved addresses show up when you search for friends and family by name.
    • Quickly search for local places by selecting popular categories such as restaurants, bars, cafes, gas stations, etc.
    • Choose between Kilometers or Miles for your preferred distance units.

    Google finally launched a native iOS maps app back in December after Apple booted it from iOS 6. Considering how ill-received Apple Maps was, it was no surprise that Google Maps for iOS took off, topping 10 million downloads in just two days.

    You can snag the update right now on iTunes.

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