Google announced huge changes for Google Maps at their Google I/O keynote today, revealing a completely redesigned web version of the service for desktop, complete with improvements to rerouting in transit, Google Earth integration without additional plugins, and more. The new web platform also features public transit information, a new schedule view, and more.
In particular, the new 3D mapping features look pretty incredible – and I can’t wait to try them out. More exciting, however, is that they also announced a new, revamped version of Maps for iPhone and Android, as well as Google Maps for iPad, which will be launched sometime this summer.
The new desktop version is rolling out soon, and Google has launched a preview page for users to enter their email address to request early access. More details are available at TheNextWeb and The Verge, as well as on Google’s Preview page. Check out the below video to see the new Google Maps for desktop in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=THxJHcR1D2c
