Offline Caching is back in Google Maps

Yesterday Google updated the Maps app for Android but along with the long list of new features including the UI overhaul there was a bad news that the “Offline Maps” was taken off from the app. No surprise that the mailbox of Google was filled with complaints and that might be the reason why they  rethought the decision to take off offline caching. Guess what? Offline Maps is back!!! It took just a day for the developers to add this feature back to the new Maps. It’s really a good sign that the company lends its ears to what the users have to say.

Good job, Google!
Google’s released the following memo regarding the return of offline caching in Maps:

We’ve been happy to hear so many of you enjoying the interface and features of the new Google Maps app for Android, but we know some of you are missing an easy way to access maps offline. That’s why our engineering team has been working around the clock to add a “Make this map area available offline” card below the search box for easier access. And, if you still want some #thumbercise, typing “ok maps” will work too!

With this update, we’ve also added a “Where’s Latitude?” link at the bottom of the side menu which provides more information about the future of location sharing.

The update will begin rolling out globally starting today. In the meantime, keep shakin’ to send us feedback!