Google first became famous for its search engine, but has continued to be a major player in a host of services, particularly online maps. The newest major player in the maps scenario is Apple Maps, which was introduced along with iOS 6, and the response it has received proves that in its current form, it is no threat to Google Maps. Even older alternatives like Microsoft’s Bing Maps have a long way to go before they’ll be able to match its reputation, which is why we’re already seeing Google Maps clients like G Maps emerge in the Windows Store. G Maps is a free Modern UI-style app that allows you to browse Google Maps on your Windows 8 device, search for locations, get turn-by-turn directions, switch between map types and more.
In order to get G Maps app from the Store, open Windows Store from Start Screen, use the Win+Q hotkey combination to bring up Search Charms. Now, type in g maps and from the search results, select the G Maps app to open its in-Store page.
