[RELEASE] [APP] Google Maps 3014 (Apr 2009)

[Mike20PR]

Here's GMM 3.0.1.4, released a few days ago, figured I'd post it for those of you who have OCD about using the most recent build of anything and for you chefs also. Can't say I noticed anything different so I had to track down the

http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=144115

release notes (pasted below).

Doug


Windows Mobile devices

Major

• Background location updates: Google Latitude background location updating has been fixed and allows you to continue updating your location automatically in the background even when Maps for mobile is closed.
  • To enable this, choose to exit Maps from its main menu and when prompted, select 'Yes' to continue background location updates.
  • When in background location update mode, Latitude will default to cell ID (cell tower) location detection to preserve battery life. WiFi or GPS detection will not be available in background mode.
  • Note: you may receive a limited number of

    http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=136653

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• Auto-restart location updates: If you turn off your phone or it ran out of battery with automatic Latitude location updates enabled either in the background (see above) or with Maps left open, Latitude will respect this choice and automatically restart location updates in background mode when you next turn on your phone.
• Force location updates: Manually refreshing your Latitude friends list also forces the update of your own location if automatic detection is enabled.
• Login errors: Several fixes completed to address multiple causes of login errors for Latitude, such as invalid certificates.
• Backlight behavior: Your device backlight should turn off according to your system settings when Maps or Latitude is left open in the background. Previously, Latitude may have kept your backlight on when in the background.
• Internal error: Selecting a friend in Latitude to see more info and options will no longer cause internal errors on some devices.

Minor

• Many minor interface and layout issues have been fixed or changed.
• Cell ID (cell tower) location detection near two cell towers has been improved so that your location bounces less if you're between two towers.
• Map centering when GPS is active has been fixed on some phones. Previously Maps may have defaulted to your location instead of a friend's after you choose 'Show on map' for the friend in Latitude.
• Friend photo icons have been fixed to properly indicate if a friend's location is recent (blue outline) or old (gray outline). Previously, some friend photo icons remained blue even if the location was old.
• Photo uploading for your Latitude picture is enabled for .png files.

Known Issues

• Errors may occur if you are verifying a phone number that has already been registered with another Google Account.
• Username or password fields may be off screen or covered by the software keyboard. Login errors will occur if you proceed without entering a password.
• Cannot paste text into fields in Maps for mobile. On some devices, you may be able to use the software keyboard's CTRL+V command to paste text into Maps as needed.