Some users reported issues with:
Included real-time voting on shortlists of locations to simplify group coordination. Maintenance and Support google maps versi 9.88.2
: The Explore tab was optimized to provide tailored recommendations for dining and events based on the user's "Match" score—a percentage indicating how likely they are to enjoy a venue based on past history. Early Incident Reporting : It included early iterations of the incident reporting features Some users reported issues with: Included real-time voting
: Users can create shortlists of options to share with friends, allowing the group to vote on a destination in real-time within the app. Expert Recommendations Expert Recommendations Version 9
Version 9.88.2 was not a total overhaul; rather, it was a following the major UI changes introduced in version 9.80. It was the "matured" state of that design language.
Reliable offline functionality, though it lacks the advanced Immersive View and AI-powered "Ask Maps" features found in 2026 builds. Compatibility Targeted at Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 9.0 (Pie).