Google Maps has been opened to beta testers for more than a year and updates have been rolled out a few times each month since then. In the latest update, Google releases bug fixes for the app.
Google Maps beta testers can now get the newest update for Navigation & Transit and with it are bug fixes. The app version 9.64.0 weighs 26.83 megabytes, which likely means the bug fixes are quite important. Download the Google Maps APK file via APK Mirror.
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Google continues to call for beta testers. Interested users on Android can sign up directly on the Google Play Store to experience first-hand new features before they hit the general public.
Google Maps will soon become a one-stop mapping service once the additional functionalities are official. The new features are aimed at improving user experience, including real-time GPS navigation updates, reviews of places and more.
Real-time GPS navigation will largely help users get to their destinations faster, giving them current traffic conditions and estimated time of arrival.
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In some countries, catching public transportation, passengers can share rides with real-time transit information. Re-routing will also be more efficient based on live traffic updates, road closures and traffic accidents.
Google Maps offer more functionalities apart from those mentioned, so be sure to sign up for the beta version.
