By: Clint Boulton, eWeek
Google Maps for Android 6.0 shows indoor footage of Macy’s, Ikea, Mall of America and several airports. This positions Google well for targeting Android phone and tablet users with daily deals, retailer sales and other mobile commerce perks. Don’t look now, but Google’s Maps for Android application just took a step toward e-commerce potential with the company’s introduction of a feature that lets Android smartphone and tablet users see where they are and what’s nearby in select malls, airports and retail stores. Think of it as Google bringing its vast online mapping software tools, which to date have been used to graph both digital and real-world footage, indoors to help mobile device users get a handle on what’s around them in large structures.
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