Android 1.1 has been available since the start of February 2009, as mentioned in by the smartphone platform developer in its blog. This update delivers many improvements and new features, as listed in the release notes. One new function is that for Google Maps, allowing users of local search to display details and ratings for search results generated.

Only a couple of days after this release, Google unveiled a new application “My Tracks” for the G1-mobile phone. With the help of GPS, it tracks the routing of users of the application. How this is implemented is outlined by Dylan Casey in the official Google Blog. Using this application, one can for example, record routes travelled while engaging in sport-activities like cycling, jogging or hiking, and display these for private or public consumption. The app registers also the average speed of the user, distances and altitude. One can export this data via spreadsheets to Google Docs, allowing for a quick overview of training and other stats.