The folks at Android Police uncovered that the new version of Google Maps for Android now lets users set Google Maps to only work in WiFi mode. This way, you do not have to use your cellular data ...

Google Maps also automatically detected when users were in an area without data and switched automatically to offline mode. “Wi-Fi only” and “Offline areas” function in a very similar manner.

Now, however, you can tell Google Maps to only use Wi-Fi data without having to turn off mobile data system wide, so other apps can continue to use you carrier's Internet connection.

Google Maps on Android is allowing you to use maps without data charges. Plus Google is strapping cameras to hikers -- and aeroplanes.

Google Maps now has a Wi-Fi only mode that shuts off data access for the app -- especially useful if you're trying to save your data.

An update to Google Maps is rolling out to select Android users. New features involve a wi-fi only mode, and notifications about mass transit delays.