How to try Google Maps Go
Since May of last year, Google has sought to reach all users, regardless of whether their phones are outdated and not very powerful. That is why it has developed Android Go, a version of Android Oreo 8.0 adapted to these more restrained terminals, and where special applications called Go are installed. After getting to know Google Go and Files Go, it's time for one of Google's most famous and practical tools: its maps. This is how you can get Maps Go on your Android phone
Of course, keep in mind that, for now, Google has only launched Maps Go through the Google Play Store in the form of a beta or test version and limited to certain countries. Spain is not among them. However, the APK file has been leaked through the APKMirror repository And best of all, it's compatible with any Android phone, not just Android Go. So we can try it first hand to enjoy the advantages of this reduced application.
Just download the file directly to your mobile through the APKMirror website. This reduced version of Maps Go only occupies 0.09 MB, and it is installed like any other application. Of course, when doing it from outside the Google Play Store it is necessary to activate the Unknown Sources function from the mobile Settings menu.All this taking into account that this action may compromise the integrity and privacy of the terminal, since Google does not analyze whether it has any kind of virus or malware. And it is that you only have to install applications from outside the Google Play Store under the responsibility of each one
Following the installation steps we find an application with a trick. And it is that Maps Go is still a web version of the map service The technical name is Progressive Web App, which means that it works as an application but on the Google Chrome browser. In this way you can display the contents adapted to the screen and carry out a large number of actions without the need to install resources in the terminal.
With Google Maps Go we can search for addresses, be guided by GPS or even access our addresses saved in the original application.All this with the maps of the whole world available. Of course, the design is much simpler and some of the functionalities are lost in order to give fluidity to the system.
That is, an application reduced in weight and functions, but with the essence of Google Maps and consuming much less energy and logical resources of the terminalNow, keep in mind that this is not the final version, which will arrive soon through Google Play.
