Google Maps iOS 6 Launch: Reviews Roundup, Twitter Reaction as Google Maps Trends Worldwide (VIDEO)

Google Maps has returned to iOS 6 users.

Google has launched and Apple has approved the latest update of Google Maps, which saw a release during the overnight hours last night.

As Latinos Post previously noted, Google Maps was a preinstalled app for Apple devices until the launch of the iOS 6 in September. Google Maps was replaced by Apple Maps, which was met with heavy criticism.

For a slideshow of Apple Maps' mistakes, click here.

But what are reviewers and the consumers saying about Google Maps today?

The Telegraph's Shane Richmond reviewed the maps update stating it is well designed and runs smoothly with the swipe gestures.

Google's maps app lacks some of Apple's features, most notably the 3D flyover mode, but it makes up for that in reliability and comprehensive coverage," added Richmond. "It's essential for iPhone users."

TheNextWeb's John Ong headlined that you should install the new maps app "right now."

"Google Maps for iPhone comes with a new look from the Web and desktop versions. I haven't pinpointed exactly why it feels this way, but the iOS app feels softer," reviewed Ong. "Almost like the maps are friendly comics or drawings, rather than a complex navigational framework. I imagine the look will appeal to the average consumer, though tech-savvy folks may find the interface to be too stripped down simplistic."

He added the app is "extremely responsive" but believes there is still room for improvement.

Cult of Mac's Giles Turnbull noted Google Maps as "slick, speedy and, most importantly, a good deal more accurate than Apple's data. Thank goodness for that."

He added the app is a "definite improvement" and better than Apple Maps.

The return of Google Maps has led to the term to trend worldwide, with tweets such as:

So happy to have Google Maps back for iOS. I'm hooked on Waze but hard to beat Google's app. — James Deaton (@jed) December 13, 2012

Google Maps is out for iPhone. Praise God! #fb — Ty Camp (@TyCamp) December 13, 2012

Google Maps looks great. Super snappy.Only issue was that I chose a set of directions, and then it took me an entirely different way. — Ryan Toohil (@ryant) December 13, 2012

I love my iPhone5 so much more now that Google Maps is back on it #wompwomp — Danielle Fleischman (@DaniFleisch) December 13, 2012

Google Maps app is definitely a better experience compared to its previous avatar in iOS 5. A slight battery hog on my 4S though. — Patrix (@patrix) December 13, 2012

Have been testing Google Maps on iPhone this morning, and I am now used to it. It’s great. Done with Mapple. — Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 13, 2012

Even with Google Maps for iOS, Maps defaults to all address inquiries, so not helpful without Apple software change.Hope they do it. — Cory Wright (@jcorynyc) December 13, 2012

To download the app, click here. The Google Maps app is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Touch 3G to 5G, and the iPad as long as they have iOS 5.1 or later as their operating system.

For a reviews roundup of Apple Apps, click here.

For a slideshow of Apple Maps' mistakes, click here.