Recently, Google released an update to BlackBerry owners who use Google Maps. With this update, version 4.2 gives us new features, like biking directions. You will be able to retrieve bicycle specific lanes, trails and directions, rather than strictly roadways. You and your biker gang (rather, your bicycle gang) can now enjoy the power of Google Maps - your way. This is especially apparent with the newly added Bicycle Layer on the map. This layer will display where the bike-only trails, as well as roads with or without a dedicated lane.
Other updates include: being able to share locations with your friends and the ability to view detailed information on the location in question. As you search for a hot spot, you will see additional options that allow you to check out (or start) the latest ‘buzz’ on this location, with images and check out a street view. I like being able to send out a map location of where you are via SMS or email. It’s the perfect way to draw your friends to a new hangout. To download the latest version, point your mobile browser to m.google.com/maps
Source: Google Mobile Blog
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dklimah#cb Jun 4, 2010 at 11:27 am
DL'ing now!
elvin1983 Jun 4, 2010 at 11:38 am
When I get a BB, I immdiately delete BB Maps and load Google Maps. Just DL'ed to my Tour.
JMak00 Jun 4, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Is the message I keep getting when I clikc the m.google link... How'd you dl it to your Tour?
Sashko Jun 4, 2010 at 6:57 pm
You go to that URL on your Blackberry.
Jayel Jun 7, 2010 at 9:49 am
I thought one needed to have BBmaps(native maps app) installed in order for the Google maps to work properly? I thought I un-installed it once b/c I was too was trying to save memory on my Storm 1 and it said that I needed to re-DL BBmaps...
longhornkat Jun 4, 2010 at 11:47 am
loading... NOW!
i love google maps - works beautifully!
The_New_Dude Jun 4, 2010 at 11:47 am
Does it give proper GPS lock for Bell Storm phones yet???
:(
bp22_ca Jun 4, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I have a Storm on Bell and GPS works for me. It is touchy though. I have to go to get directions and click my location from there it seems. GPS doesn't fire up and show location correctly until I go to the Get Directions page first.
maherj Jun 7, 2010 at 10:56 am
I tried this workaround and it still didn't seem to work.
Senri Shiki Jun 4, 2010 at 11:50 am
Actually BB version doesn't have bike paths. http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/
It'll probably come after a while like latitude.
Briard Jun 4, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Actually, you are not correct
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/06/google-maps-for-blackberry-gets...
"After adding biking directions and sharing for Android folks a few weeks ago, we're happy to announce that Google Maps 4.2 for BlackBerry can also let you get biking directions, quickly see helpful info when searching, and share places with friends."
Sashko Jun 4, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Doesn't work for me either. I wonder if it depends what area you're in (perhaps it only works in certain areas) :-/
soremekun Jun 4, 2010 at 11:51 am
When will we get voice turn by turn directions?
Lumberman Jun 4, 2010 at 11:52 am
Did they return the feature where you could change the name of starred item?
bessemercityburgess Jun 4, 2010 at 12:05 pm
U can go to. www DOT MYBBOTA dot com and get garmin there I think its has turn by turn
Lumberman Jun 4, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I don't think that is there anymore and the full version is not free anyway.
laollis Jun 4, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Thanks!
1magine Jun 4, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Very sad how far 3rd party mapping has gone while BB maps (native application) has not been upgraded in 5+ years.
Word is, OS6 does not change this.
Dankees Jun 4, 2010 at 12:36 pm
How come we still can't post our locations on Facebook?
We can now send our locations via e-mail and SMS - why can't we post to Facebook, like Foursquare can do?
jetman1287 Jun 4, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Great to have all the options but this thing loads really slowly...constantly seeing the clock every time I use the app. Fix that first please!
zombiesattach Jun 4, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Does anyone know if they are still updating bike directions? When the option first appeared on google maps it would send me into the busiest city traffic because it was the shortest path to a bike lane and once or twice tried to send me against traffic on a one way street. Google said it was still fine tuning, but I haven't used it in a while. Any idea
don.new Jun 4, 2010 at 2:23 pm
It seems you can only send search-result locations, not your actual location. BB maps and some other apps can send your actual location.
luqman24 Jun 4, 2010 at 2:34 pm
For turn by turn navigation, Wisepilot is by far the best for BBs. I have both a never went back. Btw after your 5 day trial u have the option of subscribing to 3 months for $20 or a year for $70. Its the best navigation app out there in my opinion!
peconicgp Jun 4, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Two questions:
is this app available for IPHON users? can i have my IPhone friends on Lattitude?
also, in the new version how do i mark a star for a location through my phone and not just on the computer?
davidnc Jun 5, 2010 at 6:17 am
got my biker shorts on now just to get this to work an im all set , lol :p
atlantaconda Jun 5, 2010 at 8:33 am
Searched bike directions to my job...it sent me through the airport lol, that can't be right. I don't work at the airport and I'm just guessing...but I'm sure they don't have bike lanes thru the airport.
dalek Jun 5, 2010 at 10:49 am
I don't know if I am missing something or not, but with this newer version I don't see the street view. Anything I can do to get that back?
Oakley30 Jun 5, 2010 at 10:59 am
I have a storm 1 on Bell and FINALLY this works with the gps! I used it all day yesterday with latitude. Awesome!
maherj Jun 7, 2010 at 10:54 am
In New Brunswick, on Bell, and Google Maps shows the same as previous version 4.01.
I'm still only able to see within 2400 Meters, and it's nowhere close to my actual location.
This has never worked for me.
Crpls Jun 5, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Does it function properly on a Storm2 yet?
Colorado Chief Jun 7, 2010 at 9:58 am
I have not noticed any problems as of yet and I had huge lockup problems on the last version!
Cyril Pinto Jun 6, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I have a Curve 8900 running ver. 5.0
Can anyone help me in getting the COD and ALX files for this version. Whenever I direct the BB Browser to the Google Apps site, it simply redirects me back to the Google Home page.
Please help.
bosephus61 Jun 6, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I want track up as that is the only reason I still use BB maps...
For me, it's much easier to navigate with that way.
kinmod Jun 7, 2010 at 5:25 am
Hi,
Anybody has the same problem? I'm on Bold 9700 OS5.x and I have only got Buzz appeared or 1 day and after that (since 4.0.1) I have never seen this option on my google map on blackberry ever again....?????
mboldeau Jun 8, 2010 at 1:11 pm
The App downloads fine and then when I even try to search for a car service near my location it doesn't even bring results; battery pull doesn't even work.