Google Maps: native UIQ3 version released!
 
It seems that slowly things are really starting to improve on the UIQ3 apps scene.
One of the biggest gripes we all have with our OS of choice, is seeing popular apps being released for s60 v3, while we are normaly left with a underpowered java version.
Google Maps was one of those cases: for some months, s60 v3 users had access to a native symbian version, with inclusion of the much talked my location feature. Meanwhile, we had the same old slow java app, with no my location feature.
Well, we are pleased to announce that Google has finally released a native UIQ3 version, with my location included, for UIQ3! Go to www.google.com/gmm from your phone browser to get the new version.
[thanks to cubii from my-symbian for the heads up]
is there a direct PC-download for the UIQ3 .sis file ?
That’s great news! Just tried it, it’s quite fast. There are some features missing, most prominently the favorites. I’m sure these will come back in future releases.
Try: http://google.com/gmm/GoogleMaps.sis
joth, thanks man!!!
thx joth this version 2.05 (2.00(5)) works great.
now it only needs a GPS-BT interface to be more accurate.
Trafic information does not seem active on the French version.
same with portuguese version…
The Java version of Google maps which I downloaded from Vodafone that runs on my W960i DOES have my location and the search is one of the most useful features. Fortunately I think you have both version son your phone although I can’t get the new SIS version to work.
Traffic is only available if you’re looking at the US
I installed it and its doesnt seem to be working. Says no internet connections, anyone else have a problem?
I have the same problem as Yonkers…
I have no problem connecting to the web using my browser but when it comes to google maps, an error pops up saying that i need a data connection… The java version of google maps works ok on my phone, so why doesn’t this one work on mine?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
When you are using this new Google Maps for UIQ 3, press :
More->Tools->Change Connection
Try that first
asri,
Tried that & it still doesn’t work… Also tried re-installing the application but still the same problem…
Pls help… Tnx
makr/yonkers - what AP are you using? Also, does the box that pop up have any error details or does it just say it can’t connect?
Finally got it working… =) The problem was with the internet account that i was using… Changed it to a different one, & it works perfectly!=) Thanks for the idea asri.
Makr,
Glad you find some useful stuff from this blog
Thanks for the support.
Cheers!
what internet account did you change it too?
it doesn’t seem to work with tmobile. i have tzone and it’s not working with it. the old java google map worked fine.
Can someone give me the link to the old java version? Cant get the new one to work on Vodafone connection.
i am using SE W960i, just installed the google map UIQ 3 version, it’s so cool..