Navigation via Google Maps now available in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria and more

September 13, 2012

Navigation via Google Maps now available in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria and more 3

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Today brings good news for those in MENA countries. Google is officially rolling out Google Maps with Navigation to those in Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, Algeria, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Unfortunately, the app requires Android 4.0 and higher, which means a sizable amount of users will be left out.

More often than not, Google launches its portfolio of software and services in limited markets, denying Android fans everywhere what they ~~want~~ need. It's great to see Google finally bring one if its prime services to another batch of major markets. To celebrate the occasion, Google has put together a short video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS_VjUMKgS4

Source: Android Police

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