Google Maps for iOS downloaded more than 10 million times in first two days

The long-awaited debut of Google Maps for the iPhone was welcomed with open arms by iOS users. In a matter of hours, Google’s (GOOG) mapping application became the No.1 free app in the App Store and had Apple (AAPL) executives “seething” over its success. Jeff Huber, Google’s senior vice president of commerce and local, revealed just how well the app has done. The executive announced on his Google+ page on Monday that Google Maps for iOS was downloaded more than 10 million times in less than 48 hours after its release. “We’re excited for the positive reception of Google Maps for iPhone around the world,” Huber said. “Congratulations to the Maps Team on the recognition for the passion and hard work they poured into it, for this release and over the last 7+ years.”