Google Maps 2.0 for iOS includes iPad support, live traffic and road incident reports

Summary: Google tonight released an update to Google Maps for iOS

making it a universal app that now supports the iPad's native

resolution. Finally.

The new Google Maps for iOS (free, App Store) just landed and it has

native iPad support for the first time. In additional to supporting

the iPad's larger screen, the new version of Google Maps includes live

traffic and road incident reports. The new version of Maps also offers

indoor directions and maps for malls, airports, transit stations, and

more.



According to MacRumors Google Maps 2.0 for iOS does not include

on-the-fly rerouting (like it does on Android), but Google has said

that it plans to add the feature in the future.



Here's the full changelog of the new features in v2.0:



New design for iPad

Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates and incident reports

Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat,

drink, shop, play and sleep

Simple 5-star ratings and reviews from friends, plus expert Zagat content

Great deals from your favorite brands with Google Offers

Indoor maps with walking directions for malls, transit stations,

airports and more

No word yet on whether the new traffic and incident report features

are coming from Google's acquisition of Waze in June, but it's

unlikley that Google could have integrated that functionality so

quickly.



The update is being rolled out gradually over the next 24 hours, so if

you don't see it in the App Store yet, check back soon. I was able to

download it immediately on my iPad mini and iPhone 5.