Google Maps Navigation for Android 1.6 Devices

Several weeks ago Google launched Google Maps Navigation as a cost-free feature of Google Maps for Android 2.0 devices. Since today Google Maps Navigation is also available for devices running Android 1.6 (aka Donut) and higher, such as the T-Mobile phones myTouch 3G and the G1. That means that every user of an Android phone and an other Android device obtain access to the application which enhances turn-by-turn navigation by merging GPS functionality with the popular features of Google Maps such as ‘Street View, ‘Satellite View’, searching for a specific business etc.

It’s a pity that some features of Android 2.0 will not work for an Android 1.6 device, f.e. the ability to use some voice commands, however Google Maps Navigation will offer you a variety of other useful features to help you get the right direction including live traffic data from the Internet, satellite view, street view and the ability to search for a new destination mid-route.

To get the new feature, visit the Android Marketplace from your mobile device and download the latest version of Google Maps.