Recent content by GfromNYC

I don't think it's so rare, as I know I'm not the only one that had their Google Maps application sabotaged by an update. I spoke to different reps in two Verizon stores that were well aware of the update complaints. (In fact, it was one of those guys that suggested WAZE). I didn't go into...

I wish I still had the application that was available in 2011. As for the post-update version: There's a new interface that adds an extra step or two to initialize the navigation. It was confusing at first, because there was no tutorial explanation about how it worked. After trial and error...

Yes, although it's still hard to imagine why they sabotaged Google Maps with the update...I can't believe someone would want to take credit for the new version, as it only tarnished the corporate brand. Thanks for the WAZE forum link. I'll take a good look.

I have a Samsung Galaxy 2, and my service provider is Verizon. I had been using the terrific Google Maps navigation application until I swallowed the update bait last year. The update, for all intents and purposes, crippled the Google Maps app to the point of uselessness. (The current...