Why is Google Maps popular right now?

Google Maps now has indoor maps - the Tech world is ablaze with the story. (as of November 30 at 18:36 UTC)

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Dec 14		After its conspicuous absence from iPhones, following Apple's decision to remove it from the native suite of Apps, Google Maps is back in the iTunes store. Defined by @AlbertoFarina via What the Trend December 14 at 11:17 UTC
Sep 20		iOs 6 new map ousts google maps. Defined by @juba via What the Trend September 20 at 09:42 UTC
Nov 30		Google Maps now has indoor maps - the Tech world is ablaze with the story. Defined by @kpeckett via web November 30 at 18:36 UTC
Jun 8		Starting today, June 8 2011 Google Maps will be providing live transit updates. Defined by @icecreamboy121 via web June 8 at 18:18 UTC
Nov 8	+1 year	A mistake on Google Maps is being blamed for the Nicaraguan invasion of Costa Rica last week. Defined by @grpcaptainjack via web November 8 at 14:53 UTC
Mar 10	+1 year	Starting today, Google is offering biking routes in 150 American cities in Google Maps, giving travelers another way to see the sites. Defined by @acomputerpro via web March 10 at 16:29 UTC
Oct 28	+9 months	Google announces free turn-by-turn navigation for Android 2.0 smartphones. Defined by @bingomar via web October 28 at 15:03 UTC