Google Maps for Android has been updated again and this time around some features that many have been looking for are present. The Maps update includes Walking Navigation Beta, a slightly tweaked search bar and Street View smart navigation.
The Google Mobile blog lays out what the new features will bring you:
Walking Navigation
Walking Navigation lets you use GPS navigation with walking directions that are more direct and use pedestrian pathways when we know about them. To try it now, choose the “Walking” option from the Navigation icon. Walking Navigation has a few changes that help when you’re on your feet. For example, your phone will vibrate when you need to make a turn. You can even turn off voice guidance and just use these notifications while soaking in the sights and sounds around you. To help you orient yourself with your surroundings, the map will rotate with you as you turn the phone, and walking mode uses satellite view by default. Use it like a virtual compass with satellite imagery to look ahead or help pick out landmarks along the way.
Street View smart navigation
If you want a sneak preview of where you’re going, use the new Street View on Google Maps with smart navigation and updated imagery. Just like with Street View smart navigation on your computer, you no longer have to slowly move down a street by tapping arrows along roads repeatedly. Now you can quickly navigate Street View by dragging Pegman from the corner and highlighting where you want to go with a lightly shaded “pancake” on roads or a rectangle on buildings. Let go of the screen when highlighting the front of a building, and you’ll fly there and turn to face it. With a swipe of your finger, you can hop rivers and scale buildings.
New Google Maps search bar
At the top of the map, you’ll find the new Google Maps search bar always available for easy access. Tap it to quickly start searching, open Places, use the Layers menu, or find yourself on the map with My Location. Here are more new features that may be helpful when you’re looking for nearby places:
- Filter search results by distance or ratings
- View prices categorized with dollar signs
- See cross streets for places.
So, while it’s not the biggest update, the additions are very welcomed and I’m looking forward to trying out the Walking Nav soon. Google Maps 4.5 is available to anyone with an Android handset running version 1.6 or higher. Google has been updating the Maps application probably more than any other app available to Android users, with Google Voice coming in a close second. We’re excited to see what else Google can cook up for us in the future.
Thanks for giving us two updates in one day, G. Now, hurry up with Google Finance!
A barrage of independent expenditures from a group operated by a deep-pocketed New Orleans trial lawyer couldn�t deflate the candidacy of state Rep. Cedric Richmond, who, on Saturday, won the Democratic Party nomination to vie for the congressional seat occupied by Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.).
Louisiana Truth PAC invested $92,840 in attacks against Richmond, pictured right, in the days immediately before Saturday�s primary election, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of filings with the Federal Election Commission.
The group argued Richmond is another William Jefferson, the longtime New Orleans congressman who infamously stored $90,000 in cash in his freezer and was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison last year after prosecutors won his conviction on bribery charges.
Louisiana Truth PAC specifically pointed to accusations, aired by New Orleans blogger American Zombie, that Richmond established at least one 501(c)3 nonprofit group and �bilked the organization�s cash flow for personal use,� including buying a diamond bezel for his �blingiddy-bling, white gold, Rolex watch.�
The Louisiana Truth PAC�s independent expenditures purchased polling, robo-calls, postcard mailings, TV advertising and the creation of a new anti-Richmond website, according to FEC filings. Nevertheless, Richmond, a three-term state legislator backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Congressional Black Caucus and the state�s Democratic Party establishment, won 60 percent of Saturday�s vote.
Louisiana Truth PAC�s treasurer is attorney Stuart H. Smith, who specializes in environmental law, class-action lawsuits and mass torts, as OpenSecrets Blog reported last week.
It's unknown whether Smith, who has personally contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates and committees since January 2009 alone, is responsible for any or all of the money behind these advertisements -- although several expenditures reported to the FEC reference �in-kind payments via credit card by Stuart Smith.�
Ahead of Saturday�s primary election, Smith declined to elaborate to OpenSecrets Blog on who was funding the new political committee, beyond saying �concerned citizens.� Campaign finance reports detailing the sources of the funds raised by Louisiana Truth PAC, which is legally allowed to collect unlimited sums from individuals and corporations, will be filed with the FEC later this autumn.
Smith could not be reached for comment for this story.
Earlier this year, Smith himself donated the legal maximum to state Rep. Juan LaFonta, who finished a distant second behind Richmond, with just 21 percent of the vote.
Richmond had out-raised LaFonta, $507,300 to $301,800, as of Aug. 8, the most recently available data. As of Aug. 8, Richmond also boasted more than 10 times as much money in the bank: $166,300, compared to LaFonta�s $13,500.
In November, Richmond will face Cao, who in 2008 unexpectedly unseated Jefferson for this seat representing Louisiana�s 2nd Congressional District.
The Richmond campaign did not immediately return messages left seeking a comment for this story.
Louisiana Truth PAC is one of several groups to recently materialize after legal decisions that opened the door for groups to tap corporate and individual donors for unlimited amounts to fund independent expenditures that expressly advocate for or against federal candidates. Those rulings include the Supreme Court's January decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and a federal court's March opinion in SpeechNow.org v. FEC.
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