Google Maps is relaunching the Compass function for Android customers. The function was first eliminated in 2019 on account of reliability points however due to fixed suggestions from customers, it’s now returning. However, Google Maps for iOS did not lose the Compass function and can nonetheless be obtainable sooner or later. The Compass can be utilized in two codecs – as a daily compass or it will possibly level to North on a regular basis. Along with this, Google lately introduced a bunch of latest options for Maps.
Announced by means of a put up on Google Maps assist discussion board, the search large detailed that its Maps is getting the Compass again as a widget on the app. The Compass can be seen on the correct aspect of the display whereas a consumer is navigating to a vacation spot. When the telephone is rotated in any course, the pink arrow will at all times level north. The put up additionally specified that for customers to expertise Compass, they’d require Google Maps model 10.62 or larger. The function was by no means eliminated for iOS customers however was faraway from Android in 2019.
Google additionally introduced by means of a weblog put up that it’s introducing some new options for Maps. These embrace: Indoor AR navigation: This will permit customers to make use of Maps Live View indoors at locations like airports, malls, and transit stations. Weather and air high quality info: This will permit customers to shortly view the present and forecasted climate and air circumstances of an space. Grocery pickup integration: Users will be capable to view grocery shops on-line. It can even allow them to place orders immediately and schedule supply/ pick-ups. The function can be built-in by means of Google Search.
More Electric Vehicle-friendly routes for navigation: Google is attempting to assist curb local weather change and it’ll now supply extra eco-friendly routes that may present extra Electric Vehicle charging factors. It can even search for routes which might be optimised for decrease gasoline consumption.
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