Google Maps NEW BUILD

**tmz** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 07:32 AM

NEW 2.2.0.19

OLD 2.2.0.16

Hope it Helps

Thanks T M Z

**dschoenike** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 09:10 AM

I'm likin' it. Not a whole lot changed (if anything?), but the "my location" is more accurate and faster, for me. Thanks for the post T. dschoenike

**syrguy1969** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 09:13 AM

Thanks!! I like Googlemaps (actually I am torn between Google and Live, they each have parts I LOVE)!! I will check this new version out....any word on if the 'My Location' is available on more devices now?

**Lsme420** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 09:34 AM

I've had this a few days, anyone besides me think it takes longer to find a SAT than the old version?

**dschoenike** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lsme420

I've had this a few days, anyone besides me think it takes longer to find a SAT than the old version?

I think its about the same for me. I ran it 3 times on cold starts, and i'm getting a 7 sat lock after about 13 seconds. I'm still on sprints 3.35 official wm6 rom. dschoenike

roopull · #6 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 10:38 AM

It actually seems quicker to me, LOL.

I may actually quit using it... I DL'd amAze, yesterday & love it. I don't see the need for 3 navigation/search apps, so I'll probably end up with just Live & amAze.

quiqnezz · #7 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by roopull

It actually seems quicker to me, LOL.

I may actually quit using it... I DL'd amAze, yesterday & love it. I don't see the need for 3 navigation/search apps, so I'll probably end up with just Live & amAze.

What are you using to prime the GPS? I need something with a small footprint as I was using googlemaps to prime but don't wanna have to do that as it kills ram having both apps running.

Still messing with amAze and I haven't really had a chance to test it in realworld situations yet as I ride the metro to work. Maybe this weekend. I don't really like the interface on amAze though. Too many field boxes to enter stuff into. I also noticed that when I got a call it disconnected me and closed the program. And it didn't save my route when I got back in. That sucks. I know with livesearch it'll go back to your route after a call. It also didn't have hybrid available in my area of Herndon, VA.

Looks like amAze still needs some work. If live gets voice and 3d maping like amAze, then it's all over.

roopull · #8 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by quiqnezz

What are you using to prime the GPS?

I forget the name... TodayGPS, I think.
Actually, after the 1st usage, I didn't have to prime it, anymore. It boots & finds sats just fine.

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Originally Posted by quiqnezz

Looks like amAze still needs some work. If live gets voice and 3d maping like amAze, then it's all over.

Yup. Aside from voice, Live is great... I like it better than the Nuvi I used a while back as the maps are virtually up to the minute.

I've used Amaze every time I've gotten in the car & found it screwed up a couple of times - once trying to send me the WRONG way down a one way street. However, it's quick about recalculating a new route.

The glaring weakness, imo, compared with Live is that there isn't an option to find contacts. Live provides this & I love it... I have a few hundred contacts & no... I don't know how to get to all of them from everywhere in the city.

skyhook007 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lsme420

I've had this a few days, anyone besides me think it takes longer to find a SAT than the old version?

I installed it yesterday and tried a few times. It is also taking about the same time for me to acquire.

**Lsme420** · #10 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 04:07 PM

Right-on Maybe its just my location.