Google Maps is relaunching the Compass function for Android customers. The function was first eliminated in 2019 attributable to 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 out there sooner or later. The Compass can be utilized in two codecs – as a daily compass or it might probably level to North on a regular basis. Along with this, Google lately introduced a bunch of recent options for Maps.

Announced by means of a post on Google Maps assist discussion board, the search big detailed that its Maps is getting the Compass again as a widget on the app. The Compass can be seen on the suitable facet of the display screen whereas a consumer is navigating to a vacation spot. When the telephone is rotated in any route, the pink arrow will all the time level north. The put up additionally specified that for customers to expertise Compass, they might require Google Maps model 10.62 or increased. The function was by no means eliminated for iOS customers however was faraway from Android in 2019.

Google additionally announced by means of a weblog put up that it’s introducing some new options for Maps. These embody: Indoor AR navigation: This will enable customers to make use of Maps Live View indoors at locations like airports, malls, and transit stations. Weather and air high quality data: This will enable customers to shortly view the present and forecasted climate and air situations of an space. Grocery pickup integration: Users will be capable to view grocery shops on-line. It will 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 making an attempt to assist curb local weather change and it’ll now provide extra eco-friendly routes that may present extra Electric Vehicle charging factors. It will even search for routes which might be optimised for decrease gasoline consumption.

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