Google made sure that this was truly a software-focused event at I/O today. Another bit of what was expected, Google made sure to update its Maps service everywhere. On the desktop side of things they implemented their card support from Google Now as it offers an interactive view of whatever you are searching for w/ places of interest, better navigation, images form Google Earth, flight search, and redesign that mirrors the look of the iOS app.
And speaking of the iOS version of Maps, Android and iPad will get the new look. The Android version will get more features for their wait. They will get Google Offers support so they can get deals based on locations of nearby retailers, view/offer Zagat ratings, and get live traffic alerts of nearby delays/accidents. Those with iPads can expect the update to arrive sometime this summer.
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