Google Maps for iOS Gets Dark Mode, Widget and Live Location With New Update

Google Maps has introduced three updates for the iOS app that embody widgets, in-built darkish mode, and stay location. In a weblog publish, Google says the brand new updates might be accessible this month, with out specifying the precise rollout date. Starting with the Live Location characteristic, the characteristic might be accessible on the native iMessage. To use the characteristic, look for Google Maps image on the shortcut menu and share the situation. The software program big explains that customers’ places might be shared for one hour by default, with the choice to increase as much as three days. To finish the share, faucet the “cease” button on the thumbnail.

Coming to the widget, the shortcut buttons will let users search on Google Maps or directly set location to Home and Work. Users can also look for restaurants and gas stations with the shortcut buttons on widgets. To install the Maps widget, make sure you have the latest version of the app downloaded from the App store. Following that, touch and hold an empty area until your apps jiggle > In the upper-left corner, tap the Add button > Search for and tap the Google Maps app > Swipe to select a widget, then tap Add Widget > Tap Done. Lastly, Google Maps will finally be compatible with iOS’s native dark mode. Until now, the apps background remained white despite turning on Dark mode from settings. To turn it on, head to your Settings, tap on the mode, then select “On.”