Can no longer operate other apps when Google Maps is giving directions

I have an iPhone 4s and just recently upgraded to IOS 8.02. I use Google Maps extensively for traveling, along with FStream (Internet radio app). Up until this update (and a Google Maps update), I was able to reduce Google Maps en route, bring up FStream and choose another station. Now, when Google Maps is directing me somewhere (using Directions), when I pull up FStream, there is a blue banner on top of the app that says "Google Maps is using your location." While this is there, you are unable to operate any of the controls (buttons) on the app (and, I'm guessing, any other app).
Now, having also used both Apple Maps (the ill-fated release) and Waze, I know Apple Maps also restricted usage of other apps while it was providing directions. And, Waze wouldn't allow you to even recite (using the mic) or type in an address while moving (obviously a safety consideration, which I can understand). I think they reversed that decision in a later release. But, Google Maps (up until now) at least let you switch between open apps and (in my case, in FStream) change stations.
My questions are:
1. Is this an IOS 8 "improvement" or a Google Maps "improvement" (i.e. how do I complain to)?
2. And, other than having to temporarily turn off "directions" in Google Maps in order to be able to switch stations, is there another fix to this?
Thanks.
Richard

Well, I think I've narrowed it down somewhat. In experimenting with other apps while Google Maps is giving directions, I find that most other apps are working, even with the blue Google Maps banner on top. So, in summation, I believe it is the old, out-dated, FStream app (which was last updated in 2010) that might be the culprit. The search begins for another Internet radio app where you can manually enter the station URL.

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