Google maps download free

Since a decade Google has made significant efforts in making navigation easier. The result of these efforts gave us Google Maps. This is a comprehensive web mapping application that allows users to explore different regions of the globe. It does not simply display a map but also provides users with features such as street view, satellite imaging and route planner etc. Some statistics clearly show that Google Maps are downloaded the market. By seeing the results of Q2 2013 it can be seen that more than 54% used Google Maps which is more than Facebook itself.

Features

• Often users believe that Google maps are updated in real time however this is not the case. Google updates its primary database regularly with latest satellite images. Hence it is said that most of the images are not more than 3 years old.
• Most of the urban areas of the world have been covered with this application through high resolution images.
• The Google aerial view is the image obtained through maps. It can be considered as an angled aerial imagery launched in 2009 by Google.
• Due to security concerns, Google has blocked some of the classified regions.
• Google Map interface can be customized because it is made in Javascript. Hence tremendous interface examples from the around the world can be seen.
• Google Maps API is another example of the efforts made by Google of making their maps accessible to more and more people. The Google Maps API allows users to integrate Google Maps on their own websites.
• These well detailed maps are available on Personal computers as well as on mobile devices. Surprisingly they function smoothly on both the platforms.
• GPS navigation is primarily the most appreciated features of Google Maps. With the GPS option on mobile devices, the users can track their position, find routes and destinations. The entire route from destination to the other can be traced out and then using GPS or Mobile Data, users can follow the path and never get lost.
• Maps are so well detailed that within a region various travel spots, clubs, restaurants, cinemas and sports fields can be found. This makes Google Maps the most favorite application for tourists.
• The latest addition to the Maps is that they have been made more interactive. The user can comment and rate on various destinations, thus allowing others to have an insight of the place before visiting. Also various locations can be marked out such as your home etc.

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How to download Google Maps

The application is essentially a freeware like other applications developed by Google. It has found its route in various uses and businesses. Hence it is easily available on a number of websites. The best source of downloading the Google Maps for desktop is the official Google website www.maps.google.com

For the mobile version the .apk setup file can be obtained through the Play Store in Android devices.