Apart from new OS updates, Google at the I/O 2015 also announced improvements and new features to its existing app, Maps. The app would be soon equipped with offline search and will also feature a complete voice-based turn-by-turn navigation even while in offline mode.
After Google Maps users mis-used Map Maker to draw an Android peeing on the Apple Logo and other hacks, the search giant announced that it will temporarily shut down its online map editor and it'll rethink its approval process.
Nokia is seeking buyers for its HERE maps division and reportedly Uber has submitted a bid for it for as much as $3 billion.
Baidu will be joining hands with Nokia Here maps for its mobile and desktop map services outside of China. Nokia Here will improve Baidu's location services support for Chinese users who plan overseas trips ahead of time.
Google is rolling out a new update to its navigating software, Google Maps, to include slew of new features such as helpful tips, weather info and local time of the destination.
