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Google Maps Updated to v4.0.1 - Now Includes Buzz Layer

by Adam Zeis on 7 Apr 2010 01:16 PM
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Google Maps 4.0.1

Google Maps for BlackBerry has been updated to v4.0.1 and now includes a Buzz layer. If you're a Buzz user (is anyone actually using it?) you'll be able to get some more cool features in Google Maps with this new version. You can turn the layer on or off from the standard map, and also have the ability to search by voice and use synchronized starring. The update is a pretty big jump from the previous version, but we're not sure if any other updates are included in the release. To download the update head to m.google.com/maps from your device.

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Posted by WilliamRupp Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I have Garmin , I wish that program and Google would mate. ill give this a go however

( yes i know Gamin uses Google maps for the map , im talking Features)

 
 
Posted by elwea Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

yijaaaaaaaa

 
 
Posted by bgpasha Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I bet you feel like an idi0t rite now...

 
 
Posted by DervMan Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

...Of this update borking something? ;-)

 
 
Posted by chiles007 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Does anyone know whether google will release turn by turn directions for blackberry also? I know it's already available for droid.....

 
 
Posted by WilliamRupp Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Google does that , id love it forever ... and ever.

 
 
Posted by MuDvAyNe Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Turn by turn is exclusive to the Google phone. It's a selling point in itself to keep it only on their OS.

 
 
Posted by hwnstyle21 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I wish they included the "Save to Contacts" feature with this update.

 
 
Posted by john_ecko Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

try this out yet?

 
 
Posted by pbjtime Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I use Buzz. Why is it cool to diss buzz? I'm just glad I don't have to use twitter, and can share with already established friends - not the world. Nearly none of my friends have twitter accounts - but nearly all have google accounts and google softwares on their devices.

 
 
Posted by ESVATour Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Just tested, works very well. Great new feature.

 
 
Posted by HollyDay Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I used it for a couple of days and didn't see the point of it, so it's disabled. Is that the only update to Google Maps? Or is there more?

 
 
Posted by adisivan Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

It won't start for me due to permissions issue. The only thing I've customized is the 'Security Timer Reset' which is set to Deny (I guess due to BIS policy.

 
 
Posted by sehale Friday, Apr 09, 2010 684 days ago

I am having the same problem but now cannot find the previous version to revert back to. Any suggestions?

 
 
Posted by sehale Friday, Apr 09, 2010 684 days ago

Did some more research and found it here: http://m.google.com/maps/download/maps.jad?dc=gorganic&ver=3.2.1

 
 
Posted by kingbernie06511 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

it's unfortunate that BB Maps never had turn-by-turn directions. Now google uses it as an exclusive selling point on android phones, RIM never pushed that on BB.

how sad...

 
 
Posted by bbtour9630 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Not sure how well it would work on most Blackberrys anyway. The Storm 2 supports open GL which is really required for smooth graphics in an app like turn by turn. Google developing it for only the few 100K people with a compatible device doesn't really make sense. Plus, BlackBerry could of course revamp their entire OS (much needed) with the new devices coming out this year and break compatibility, so I really don't think the platform is worth developing for at this time.

 
 
Posted by kingbernie06511 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

good point for open Gl.

Rim keeps fractionning their platform by offering different hardware, and this shoots developers in the foot. on the other hand I had decent turn by turn on an old HP iPaq with no openGl at all...

For BB maps, I am sure they had the best map app 5 years ago, and instead of doing like google (updating, multi-platform) they let it die slowly. this is so sad. Who knows, they could have make advertising $ from offering paid advertisement in BB maps on BB and other plateforms.

google wont stand still....

 
 
Posted by devGOD Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

i'll stick with 3.2.1 not wasting 200k for Buzz something i dont even use

 
 
Posted by gafly Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

It's probably more for voice search than buzz. The app is a LOT faster now too.

 
 
Posted by bighap Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

If you are worried about 200k you should really consider upgrading to a modern BB. GPS location is much quicker this time around.

 
 
Posted by rcocchiararo Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

you also get "starred stuff" syncing (old gmaps for bb favourites are gone).

and other stuff i think :P

 
 
Posted by bighap Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Search by voice freezes up G Maps on my S2.

 
 
Posted by jab0321 Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 685 days ago

This happens on mine as well

 
 
Posted by ddropp Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Ever since I upgraded my Storm 2 to the latest OS 607 it locks up google maps when I search the map feature others in the forum have this problem also.

 
 
Posted by gafly Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

...BOO BUZZ...

 
 
Posted by okarrah Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Is this working on the 9550?

 
 
Posted by spookyBooberry Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I have been waiting for this , I am Buzz user :) Yay BUZZ

 
 
Posted by bbtour9630 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Pretty sure about 5 people in the entire world care about Buzz... But they may as well include it I guess. I don't care either way.

Rebooting berry now with updated GMaps

 
 
Posted by System48 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

A few other additions. Google Labs features - scale bar, terrain layer, distance and heading on places and friends. They also added street view with directions, I haven't been able to test if it follows or if you would have to select the next street view. Not sure if the options under "More Layers" are new or not.

 
 
Posted by monkeykat Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

i have a storm and the screen is unresponsive. I cant move around in the map. When i click the screen the menu appears. I tried this with the compatibility mode on and off. Did i download the right version for the storm? I set my browser to firefox and went to the link to download. Can anyone help

Thanks

 
 
Posted by okarrah Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

updated to this as well. having the same issue. click screen and the menu comes up. i can only use my touch screen to navigate the side menu. nothing more.

 
 
Posted by BCasella9189 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

going into your blackberry options>Applications>highlight (dont click) Google Maps>disable compatibility mode. This happened to me before with the maps download... I cant remember if it was that, that fixed it tho. good luck...

 
 
Posted by monkeykat Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

i did. it didnt work.

 
 
Posted by monkeykat Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

ok it works now. I uninstalled google maps then reset. then downloaded it again with the browser set to blackberry. and now it works. weird.

 
 
Posted by JoeDirt2217 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

When downloading a file from a link like that, you must have your browser set as the bb browser, so the download file can recognize your phone.

 
 
Posted by ohad_129 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

anyone has it as cod/alx or jad/jar
i cant downloaded ota
help needed
ohad129@gmail.com
thx
eli

 
 
Posted by rcocchiararo Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

but at least in spanish, when you are loged in with your google account, you exit the app with the "salir" option, but you also "log out" with another "salir" option...

they are one on top of the other, you can only guess which is the correct one...

 
 
Posted by daknarr Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Just deleted Google maps form my S2. I simply found it worthless.

 
 
Posted by garment69 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Love google maps, but the dam spinning clock shows up 50% of the time I am actually using it.

 
 
Posted by zrfdude Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

I was in the same boat with the old version but I have yet to see the spinner! Very snappy. (9550.607)

 
 
Posted by cdv1962 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Search by voice not working on Storm 2 with 5.0.0.607.

It will lock up your google maps app! Don't use it.

 
 
Posted by snowmancomic Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Having the same issues with the search function on my 9550.

 
 
Posted by rudychow Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Forget Buzz, the real star of the show is the synced favorites (starred places).

 
 
Posted by monkeykat Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Is the synced favorites (starred places) two way?

 
 
Posted by Timbert Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 685 days ago

Yup!

 
 
Posted by MasterRy88 Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

and I have no problems what so ever. All the features work and the new voice searching is amazing.

 
 
Posted by comtnswede Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Installs and runs fine. 8900 with 5.0.0.411

 
 
Posted by Chris.Bachman Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Does not work on my Storm 9530, hopefully this is temporary.

 
 
Posted by NYkrinDC Wednesday, Apr 07, 2010 686 days ago

Also, Google Mobile App was updated from v. 3.6.13 to v. 3.6.14. Not sure what the change was.

Chris, I installed Google Maps v4.0.1 on my 9530 and its working.

 
 
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