You can still use Google Maps on iOS 6

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A couple of readers have written to point out that you can still use Google Maps on your iPhone running iOS 6. Just go to http://maps.google.com in Safari and add it to your home screen. That will give you directions, transit and many other features.

It’s not perfect, but for those having issues with Maps, it’s something.



  • http://www.interwebplus.com Olivier Savignac

    Meh.

  • http://twitter.com/murtaugh Tim Murtaugh

    What if you go into Settings and restrict the new Maps app — would map URLs then default to opening in Safari?

    • Matt Chea

      Tim, how would you go about restricting the Maps app?

      • drew_reece

        Presumably he is referring to parental controls aka restrictions. I doubt map links will go to Safari though. Perhaps when a jailbreak comes along you may be able to restore the Google maps.app from iOS 5.

  • http://twitter.com/jsullivanjr Jeff Sullivan Jr

    Or just use MotionX. I was never a huge fan of Google Maps as a GPS, but MotionX rocks.

    • MacsenMcBain

      I’m in the suburbs, and haven’t needed to use Google’s walking or public transit options. Without voice guidance, it wasn’t really safe to use the old Maps app while driving, so I’ve been using MotionX’s “GPS Drive” also. It’s only $.99 for the app, and currently $9.99/yr for voice guidance- I second the recommendation above.

  • Rebecca

    Google maps from the website doesn’t work or me. Won’t route.