About Electronics & Gadgets: Google Maps App 2.0 Review

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor Google has added an exciting and image-rich new "Explore" feature to its recently released Google Maps app for Android and iPhone. Read on for the review. Also this week, a 5th-gen iPod Touch review, Google Chromecast streaming review, and more. Google Maps App With New Explore Feature Upgrades to the latest version 2.0+ include an iPad-compatible version, which makes full use of the iPad screen; enhanced navigation including live traffic updates and incident reports; Explore, which is a visual way to browse and discover destinations; reviews and ratings from Zagat (which Google now owns), and indoor maps...Read more Search Related Topics:  maps app  navigation  iphone Fifth Generation iPod Touch Review The latest touch takes everything that was good about previous models--and there was a lot - and improves on it in a few major ways. First, like the iPhone 5, it sports a 4-inch, 1136 x 640 Retina Display screen. At its large size and high resolution, the screen is gorgeous and makes playing games, watching videos, and using apps a joy...Read more Search Related Topics:  5th generation ipod touch  siri  facetime The Difference Between 720p and 1080i TV 720p and 1080i are both high definition video formats, but that is where the similarity ends. There are significant differences between the two that may affect the TV you buy and your TV viewing experience...Read more Search Related Topics:  720p  1080i  1080p Google's Chromecast Plug-In Streaming Device Google is creating quite a buzz with its newly released Google Chromecast. If you have an iOS or Android phone or tablet, a TV with a free HDMI input (USB port or AC Adapter also required for power - provided with Chromecast package), and a Wifi internet connection, you have everything you need to get started...Read more Search Related Topics:  google  internet streaming  iphones/ipads Related Searches Iphone 4 App Maps App Mobile Phone App Facetime App Electronics Store Featured Articles How to Set Up the Perfect Home Office Nikon Coolpix S5200 Features WiFi Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Works in 50 Feet of Water Top Portable Speakers PS3 Users Get Access to VidZone Streaming Video Xbox Games On Demand Worthwhile   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement