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Google Updates YouTube And Maps

By The Guru on July 22, 2009

Just this afternoon, in their usual quiet manner, Google released updates to its YouTube and Google Maps apps for Symbian-powered smartphones. The updates are rather big ones, though unfortunately neither of the apps have the ability to automatically check for new versions, before or after the update.

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The new YouTube app now fully supports S60v5 phones, such as the Samsung OmniaHD i8910 and the Nokia N97. Sadly, there is still no ability to login to your YouTube account from the application, to view your favorite videos or read messages or anything.

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The new version of Google Maps Mobile is really cool because it adds layers, which can show helpful information on top of your local map. Available layers include your personal maps, which means you can now store favorites on Google Maps desktop and then access those on your phone. Very cool, and directly competing with Ovi Maps.

You can get both downloads by going to Google Mobile on your phone’s web browser.

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  • http://www.knecht-ruprecht.info upD8R

    Hi there,

    coming from Germany: is there a reason why no Youtube download is offered at Google Mobile for my N97?

    No issues with Maps. Strange.

  • http://www.knecht-ruprecht.info Mario

    Hi there,

    coming from Germany: is there a reason why no Youtube download is offered at Google Mobile for my N97?

    No issues with Maps. Strange.

  • zenek

    Google doesn’t recognize Nokia E75, and doesn’t give the option to download. Last time I’ve downloaded with E51, but I don’t have one new. How do I go around this problem?

  • pholo74

    Hmmm … Installed both, and both force me to use packet connection, even when WiFi is available. Choosing “Change connection” gives me a “System error”. Haven’t had this issue with the old version of Maps.

  • pholo74

    Hmmm … Installed both, and both force me to use packet connection, even when WiFi is available. Choosing “Change connection” gives me a “System error”. Haven’t had this issue with the old version of Maps.

  • http://www.zakeh.com/ Woody

    Guys, Im not getting the option to Download, it just redirects me to the mobile version of youtube. Can you share us the link for the .sisx app? Thanks

  • http://www.zakeh.com Woody

    Guys, Im not getting the option to Download, it just redirects me to the mobile version of youtube. Can you share us the link for the .sisx app? Thanks

  • http://www.symbian-guru.com Dotsisx

    Woody, you have to change your country to USA when you open Google.com on your mobile, then you’ll get all of Google’s services, and you can download Gmail, YouTube, GMaps.

  • http://www.symbian-guru.com/ Dotsisx

    Woody, you have to change your country to USA when you open Google.com on your mobile, then you’ll get all of Google’s services, and you can download Gmail, YouTube, GMaps.

  • http://www.theskykid.com skykid

    So far the perfect YouTube program by all means is Mobitubia as it allows you to download the clips for offline viewing . I can`t understand why Google does not implement a log in system – it could not be that hard since lastfm does it – even if it is about music there rather than video. The possibility to leave comments and manage your collection right from your phone will make YouTube even more social and I don`t know why Google delays that

  • http://www.theskykid.com skykid

    So far the perfect YouTube program by all means is Mobitubia as it allows you to download the clips for offline viewing . I can`t understand why Google does not implement a log in system – it could not be that hard since lastfm does it – even if it is about music there rather than video. The possibility to leave comments and manage your collection right from your phone will make YouTube even more social and I don`t know why Google delays that

  • Lloyd

    I loaded Google Maps yesterday. It is faster than Ovi Maps in almost all respects, but on a Nokia there are some distinct advantages of Ovi Maps as compared to Google Maps. Here’s what I found:

    1. You cannot scroll through Google Maps, click on a point and get a choice to save the location or driving directions to that point. To do either you have to search to see the point and then you can save or get directions.

    2. If you have Near Here by Stargon (awesome app!!!!) then you cannot view your selected choice in Google Maps as the feature only works in Ovi Maps.

    3. There is no voice navigation as found in Ovi Maps and the driving directions in Google Maps are so small that you cannot easily read them while driving. Nice way to get a ticket or into an accident.

    As a side note, I have found the GPS link in Ovi Maps slow on my N97 and have heard others find it spotty. I have found that by keeping the AccuWeather widget on my home screen I get much faster GPS links in Ovi Maps since the phone is already connected to a satellite thru AccuWeather.

  • Lloyd

    I loaded Google Maps yesterday. It is faster than Ovi Maps in almost all respects, but on a Nokia there are some distinct advantages of Ovi Maps as compared to Google Maps. Here’s what I found:

    1. You cannot scroll through Google Maps, click on a point and get a choice to save the location or driving directions to that point. To do either you have to search to see the point and then you can save or get directions.

    2. If you have Near Here by Stargon (awesome app!!!!) then you cannot view your selected choice in Google Maps as the feature only works in Ovi Maps.

    3. There is no voice navigation as found in Ovi Maps and the driving directions in Google Maps are so small that you cannot easily read them while driving. Nice way to get a ticket or into an accident.

    As a side note, I have found the GPS link in Ovi Maps slow on my N97 and have heard others find it spotty. I have found that by keeping the AccuWeather widget on my home screen I get much faster GPS links in Ovi Maps since the phone is already connected to a satellite thru AccuWeather.

  • http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/08/google-sneaks-out-maps-and-youtube-updates.html Google Sneaks Out Maps And Youtube Updates | Symbian-Guru.com

    [...] Last time Google updated its Mobile Maps and Youtube, they announced it quietly. Same goes for this time. Google Maps Mobile hasbeen updated to version 3.2.1. Nothing new is announced whereas the only feature highlighted is layers which was introduced in the previous version. What you can expect however is bugfixes as well as optimizations of the application. [...]

  • zenek

    Google doesn't recognize Nokia E75, and doesn't give the option to download. Last time I've downloaded with E51, but I don't have one new. How do I go around this problem?

  • zenek

    Google doesn't recognize Nokia E75, and doesn't give the option to download. Last time I've downloaded with E51, but I don't have one new. How do I go around this problem?

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