New Delhi: Google Maps, the number 1 mobile app in navigation, has now reached the important milestone of 10 billion Play Store downloads. Given that there are very few “free” map services that can match the accuracy and functionality of Google Maps, downloading it is a must no matter which mobile operating system you prefer, reports 9To5Google.
It has joined a very small and elite club of apps to hit the $ 10 billion download milestone – which includes Google Play services and YouTube, citing Android Police, the report said.
Maps is preinstalled as part of Google Mobile Services, but that doesn’t account for all downloads in the Play Store.
Either way, even as the “standard” map service on Android, 10 billion downloads or installs is still an impressive number, according to the report.
For those with Android Go-based smartphones or low-end hardware, Google offers “Maps Go”, a progressive web app that is an instance of the Chrome browser that is up to 100 times smaller than the full-fledged Maps app .
This stripped-down version of Google Maps was recently downloaded 500 million times. Also Read: Karnataka Bitcoin Scam Update! Main defendant taken into custody by police
Google Maps has grown strong over the past few years with live AR navigation, a dedicated dark theme, real-time public transit data, and recently added eco-friendly route options amid a literal mountain of tweaks and options to help you get from A to developed B in the fastest possible time. Also Read: Modified iPhone X with USB-C Port Selling on eBay, Bids Exceed Rs 70 lakh
