How to Get Google Maps on iOS 6

Apple has introduced its own Maps app in iOS 6, which is faster than Google Maps which was integrated to previous versions of iOS, but not supported by latest iOS 6.

Now users of iOS 6 and iPhone 5 can not use Google Maps, until Google releases Google Maps update for iOS 6 or a separate application, just as company has recently released standalone YouTube app for iOS, when Apple has eliminated YouTube from iOS 6.

Now, the point is this if user over iOS 6 want to use Google Maps, instead of Apple Maps then how it comes possible? To do that just follow the guide written below to enjoy Google Maps on iOS 6, where user can access Google Maps web app directly from Home screen of iDevice.

HOW to Get Google Maps on iOS 6

Step-1

Open “Safari” web browser on your iPhone and browse “maps.google.com”

Step-2

Tap “Share” button

Step-3

Tap on arrow button at the bottom and then tap ‘Add to Home Screen’ popup option, and then tap on “Add” button

That’s it, now you can just access Google Maps right from your iDevice’s home screen.

7 comments… add one
Nicola September 22, 2012, 11:27 am

Thanks for sharing this tip to use Google Maps in iOS 6.

Sues September 24, 2012, 1:11 pm

Hi guys, its a fun way to access Google Maps on iOS 6 deviuce.

Luenda September 25, 2012, 10:45 am

Quite a smart way to have Google Maps on iOS 6.

Emmys September 26, 2012, 10:35 am

Quite good to have Google Maps on iOS5.

Penel September 27, 2012, 10:28 am

Nice to run Google Maps on iPhone 5.

Anisto October 16, 2012, 11:29 am

Officially Google Maps coming to iOS 6 in near future.

Tainoi October 18, 2012, 2:02 pm

But its very nice to have Google Maps on iOS 6 right now, don’t know about its official release, as its not confirmed yet.

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