We've seen the Google URL for maps used by Maemo Mapper change a number of times. Clearly Google prefers we access maps in their cloud and that's OK with me -- they are their maps and in my area Openstreet maps are good. But now perhaps the real reason has surfaced. Free turn by turn directions direct from Google in Android and for that matter your GPS equipped laptop.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/g...ui-to-android/