CNET How To - Make offline maps in Google Maps 7

CNET's Donald Bell uncovers the mystery behind the new offline maps mode in version 7 of Google's Maps app.

[zzzlt]

i read, If you are offline for a long period, typically more than 14 days, or clear application data for Google Maps for mobile, your offlined maps will also be deleted.

[mrlbattle]

I love my google maps I sit down and just play with it just for the fun of it

[josh]

I can download a whole area offline on windows phone 8, so much more usefull

[cmmc]

Nokia Lumia + Windows phone = Maps offline from every country for free

[prairie_anthropocene]

Nokia free offline maps and is GPS enabled! Plus Nokia Maps is better outside of U.S.

[icedilli]

mine is not loading up, when I switch off the wifi. how much GB does it takes up? I don't know what's wrong with my samsung s4...

[FirasXfull]

Nice but my windows phone has this for long time ago and I can download a full country map for completely free, offline navigation.

[TheSayd]

Lol I know right, windows phone makes life easier

[HaloShAdOwSnIpE]

But nokia phones are shit, my nexus 4 is much cheaper and much faster.