Friday, May 20, 2011 | 9:25 AM

(Cross-posted from the Google Lat Long Blog)



With 40% of Google Maps usage on mobile devices, we want you to have a consistent Google Maps experience wherever you use it. So, today we’re announcing our updated Google Maps experience for mobile browsers on Android and iOS.



Now, when you visit maps.google.com on your phone or tablet’s browser and opt-in to share your location, you can use many of the same Google Maps features you’re used to from the desktop. This will allow you to:

See your current location



Search for what’s nearby with suggest and auto complete



Have clickable icons of popular businesses and transit stations



Get driving, transit, biking, and walking directions



Turn on satellite, transit, traffic, biking, and other layers



View Place pages with photos, ratings, hours, and more



When signed into your Google account, access your starred locations and My Maps

Google Maps for mobile browsers is platform independent - you will always get a consistent experience and the latest features without needing to install any updates, no matter what phone you use.



To get started exploring Google Maps in your mobile browser, go to http://maps.google.com or any domain where Google Maps is available. Learn more in our help center.

