This period emphasized the use of Plus Codes for pinpointing locations without traditional addresses. Usage & Support End of support for outdated Google Maps versions

Version 9.88.2 introduced a refined offline maps manager. While offline maps existed before, this version allowed:

Google Maps version 9.88.2 is a legacy update released on . Key Technical Details Release Date: October 6, 2018. Minimum Requirements: Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Target API: Android 9.0 (Pie). Platforms: Supported features for Android Auto and Wear OS. Major 2018 Features (Context)

Two reasons: