Nearly four million customers strong, 3UK are the first operator in the UK to launch Google Maps 2.0. 3UK customer? You can probably get it via Planet 3 (the 3UK portal).

The new version of Google Maps, available only through a 3G network, will use your mobile phone connection to establish your location through GPS, and work out directions or find local services and business for you at the touch of a button.

The updated software will also:

* Integrate all your search results on one, easy to navigate page
* Give detailed directions for both walkers and drivers
* Provide a satellite view of all locations
* Display your internet KB usage in the corner of your screen
* Allow easy access to details of local business found in your search

The new application is now available on the majority of 3’s wide range of handsets.

Good news, good news.