Offline navigation with up-to-date gas prices

Google today updated its Google Maps app for iOS with a slew of new features. You can download the new version now directly from Apple's App Store (iOS 7+ required).

Although the app’s change log only mentions “See popular times at more than a million places around the world” and “See up-to-date gas prices when searching for gas stations in the US and Canada,” the real highlight feature is offline support.

Offline maps have begun rolling out to Google Maps users on iOS, meaning you’ll soon be able to download an area of the world to your phone “and the next time there’s no connectivity — whether it’s a country road or an underground parking garage — Google Maps will continue to work seamlessly.”

Last but not last, you can now check out gas prices directly in Google Maps for iOS, a feature Android users have been enjoying for a few months now. Unfortunately, as mentioned in the change log, this feature is only available in the U.S. and Canada — Google didn't say when it might expand to more countries. Americans and Canadians can check nearby gas prices by simply searching for “gas” or “gas stations.” Those few cents saved on every gallon and litre add up!