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Public Transportation Integration Coming To iPhone Google Maps?

Friday June 6, 2008 5:40 pm PDT by longofest
Google has announced the availability of Google Maps for mobile version 2.2. The software, a version of which runs on the iPhone and iPod Touch, includes integration with public transportation systems for retrieving directions using public transit. A video demonstration is available:



Version 2.2 is available for BlackBerry and other Java-enabled phones, however Google says they're "working to bring public transit directions to Google Maps on other devices, so stay tuned!" Giving the timing, it seems to be a reasonable possibility that such capability could be included with iPhone/iPod Touch software 2.0, expected on Monday.
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sportsfanMAW
Posted: 52 months ago
that guy sounds like yoda :D
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Yankees 4 Life
Posted: 52 months ago
this would totally help me when i am in nyc :)
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Telp
Posted: 52 months ago
Oh man, his voice was pretty annoying, but still...this is a great idea. Great especially for people who live in big cities, or i guess, more for those visiting big cities. Can't wait to see what google brings next. This would work great with GPS...you know...google maps. :p:p
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toxicbomber
Posted: 52 months ago

that guy sounds like yoda :D

FIRST thing I thought. Great minds must think alike, eh? ;)
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sportsfanMAW
Posted: 52 months ago

FIRST thing I thought. Great minds must think alike, eh? ;)


i think so lol
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benlee
Posted: 52 months ago
I'd like a decent interface to view the LIRR schedule too. I'd do it myself but the only thing I can program is a universal remote control.
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newyorksole
Posted: 52 months ago
I would love to have an app dedicated to LIRR and NYC subway times/routes, it would be a dream. This new Google Maps feature is cool too, can't wait until it's released.
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benlee
Posted: 52 months ago

I would love to have an app dedicated to LIRR and NYC subway times/routes, it would be a dream. This new Google Maps feature is cool too, can't wait until it's released.


Do you know anyone that knows how to program?

I can't see this being too difficult to make considering some of the other programs out there.

All the information is right on the site but it is horribly designed and difficult to navigate (especially on an iPhone).
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spazattack674
Posted: 52 months ago
Wow, this seems really cool.

However, I can't focus on what this guy is demonstrating because his voice is so goofy! :D
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Telp
Posted: 52 months ago
Imagine how much easier it will be to get all the new google maps updates once the 2.0 comes out. They won't have to wait for apple to come out with their next release of the iPhone OS X, they can just put it on the app store and, as Steve says, boom.
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