Google has made a big update to Google Maps on the Android OS. Available now at the Android Market, Google Maps 5 is now offering 3D versions of the maps as well as offline navigation which doesn't need the GPS or Internet connectivity.
Map 5 provides the following new features
- Tilting: Drag down with two fingers to tilt the map. Tilt while zoomed in on one of 100+ cities around the world with 3D buildings to see a skyline rendered.
- Rotating: Twist with two fingers to rotate the map. After tilting to see 3D buildings, rotate around them to gain a new perspective from any direction.
- Smooth zooming: Slide two fingers together or apart, and see the map and labels continuously scale to any zoom level.
- Compass mode: Center the map on your location, and then tap the compass button in the top right corner. The map will flip into 3D mode and start rotating to match your perspective, while still keeping all the labels upright.