Google Maps 4.2 for Android adds Biking Directions, NavigationShortcut, Sharing, and More

Google Maps 4.2 for Android adds biking directions on the go, start Navigation from your Home screen, share places with friends, and more. You’ll see the Bicycling layer on the map which shows dedicated bike-only trails (dark green), roads with bike lanes (light green), or roads that are good for biking but lack a dedicated lane (dashed green). With the new Navigation shortcut, you can pick a destination and be on your way with as little as 2 taps of your finger. From any search results page, you can now choose to “Share this place” to send that place’s info, such as its address and phone number, to whomever you like.

You can download Google Maps 4.2 for Android by searching for Google Maps in Android Market from Android 1.6+ phones. Update Maps to version 4.2, available in all the countries and languages where Maps is currently available.