Google Introduces Offline Maps in Google Maps on Android

The app's latest update allows users to download map areas and access them when they have poor or no service.

Google has released the latest version of its Google Maps app on Android devices, introducing the ability to download areas and access navigation and other information while offline. This offline maps feature was previewed at Google I/O in May.

With the new Google Maps update, users can download an area by searching for a particular city or country (as examples) and tapping the ‘download’ button on the correct search result, or by tapping the ‘+’ button within the offline areas menu.

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