Android Google Maps Gets Biking Directions
Google Maps for Mobile has announced that with the Android Google Maps version 4.2 you can now get biking directions on the go. What’s more is that you can start the Navigation directly from your Home screen and you can also share places with friends via mediums like email, Facebook, Twitter, and so on.
You will need to select the bike icon when searching for bike directions and you will get an optimal bicycling route in the U.S. ON the maps you will be able to see dedicated bike-only trails in dark green color, roads with bike lanes in light green color, or roads that are good for biking but lack a dedicated lane which are shown in dashed green.
Google has added 2 new features:
Google Navigation shortcut: There is a new Navigation shortcut icon on the desktop which you can use to pick a destination and be on your way with as little as 2 taps of your finger.
Sharing: Just use the share option after selecting a point on the map, your “My Location” blue dot, or yourself in Latitude if it’s enabled. Whether you’re sharing a place or a location, you’ll be able to send it to small groups via an email or text message or send it widely with apps like Google Buzz, Facebook, or Twitter.
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