Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Google brings indoor maps to desktop web browsers

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It may not be quite as practical as the [mobile version](http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/google-maps-6-0-hits-android-adds-indoor-navigation-for-retail/) if you find yourself lost in the mall this holiday season, but those looking to plan their shopping route ahead of time can now finally take advantage of Google's indoor maps in their desktop web browser. That new addition, just rolled out today, does come with a bit of a catch, though: the desktop version of indoor maps is only offering the main floor of buildings for the time being, with no word yet on when the ability to view additional levels will be added (something that can currently be done in the Android app). Of course, the availability of indoor maps is still quite a bit more limited than some of Google's other map offerings, but it does now include over 10,000 floor plans in a number of different countries.

Filed under: [Internet](http://www.engadget.com/category/internet/), [Google](http://www.engadget.com/category/google/)

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**Via:** [@GoogleMaps (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/googlemaps/status/271338904454578176)

**Source:** [Google](http://support.google.com/maps/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2803784&topic=2871182&ctx=topic)

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/21/google-brings-indoor-maps-to-desktop-web-browsers/

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