Google Maps 4.0 goes live for BlackBerry, brings voice search and Buzz support

BlackBerry users feeling left out in the cold by Google's breakneck release schedule for Maps on Android needn't fret anymore now that the shiny new 4.0 release has just broken cover today. What's new? Well, the biggies are support for voice search and full Buzz integration (broken into its own layer, so you don't have to deal with it if you don't care to), but they've also finally added in the Labs zone where new Maps features get incubated before going gold. It's available for download now, including support for the OS 5.0 builds that have been making the rounds lately.

[Johnny Rockets Posted Apr 7th 2010 5:10PM]

Haha! Blackberry!

Your days are numbered pal...

...unless you buy Palm.

[Artz86 Posted Apr 7th 2010 6:08PM]

@Johnny Rockets
Even w/ 1GHz processors and 4'' capacitive touch screens flying around the place, BBerry sales are still strong. Why? Because they simply work. Outside of our tech geek world, BlackBerries are still relevant. The OS might look old, but at the end of the day, would you rather have a flashy OS or an OS that's straight and to the point?

Anyway, I just downloaded the updated Google Maps, and I'm still surprised by how smooth it loads, and the voice search still amazes..

[hitdog042 Posted Apr 7th 2010 5:59PM]

Yeah. Their days are numbered. Oh wait. They still sell more phones than anyone. What a Turd.

[MBN Posted Apr 8th 2010 12:09AM]

Downloaded it. Love it! The most useful program for any mobile device just got better. The voice recognition works like a charm!

By the way, I've recently owned and used every major smart phone platform. Blackberry is by far the best at reliably, quickly and easily communicating and getting things done. I admit its nowhere near as fun and sexy as its touchscreen competition. Fun and sexy doesn't get the job done, unless you're a hooker.