Google Maps 5.8 Released with Improved "Places" Features

"When deciding on a place to go, people often want to know what a place looks like in addition to seeing ratings and reviews. You can now contribute photos to help others get a sense of places. You can now attach your photos to Places, and yours may even become the profile picture for that page."

Google has added a number of social features to Maps.  As mentioned above it will now let you add your own photo of a place.  New descriptive terms will also show up when you search for a place.  You can add places if the one you're looking for doesn't exist.  So now you can check in anywhere - even when the place isn't listed.  Make sure you check the source for all the details but there is a lot here - especially for people who love to explore and try new destinations!  Google Maps 5.8 for Android is compatible with Android 2.1 and newer.  Have you been playing with any of the new features?  Let us know what you think!