Google Maps downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours of release

If there was any doubt that the iPhone was missing Google Maps prior to its release last week then this is it. According to Google?s VP of Geo and Commerce Jeff Huber, the app had been downloaded an astounding 10 million times in the first 48 hours since its release.

We're excited for the positive reception of Google Maps for iPhone around the world. Congratulations to the Maps Team on the recognition for the passion and hard work they poured into it, for this release and over the last 7+ years.

The main features of Google Maps include built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, and Google Street View. Additionally, Google Maps lets you access live traffic information in cities across the world, see inside more that 100,000 businesses worldwide, and view high resolution satellite imagery of locations around the world.

The fact that it was downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours tells its own story. Now that you have had access to Google Maps for a few days, is it as good as you expected or are you still using Apple Maps?

Source: Jeff Huber (Google+)

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