Google Maps: what are the latest updates?
By car or on foot, Google Maps has become essential for getting around. Providing detailed information on locations, private addresses and routes through satellite imagery, it has revolutionized the daily lives of its users and its effectiveness cannot be denied.
In order to always be at the forefront of technology, various notable updates were announced in March 2021, always with the aim of making life easier for travelers. We invite you to discover in this article, the latest features based on artificial intelligence, offered by Google Maps.
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Guided navigation inside thanks to Live View
After the launch of Google Maps AR (augmented reality), in 2019, which allows navigation in augmented reality to its users, the creation of Live View took place in 2021.
The route proposal will take into account a new criterion other than speed: fuel consumption.
Allowing digital indications to be superimposed on the real world, Live View is designed to guide you through your interior navigation. With large arrows, this feature shows you where exactly to go to find a specific store, elevator, ATM, etc. Its system can recognize all notable points which may exist in large shopping centers, train stations, airports ... The risk of getting lost is no longer thanks to this update.
Live View is now available in most major cities in the United States. Tokyo and Zurich will be among the beneficiaries of this feature very soon.
It's time to think about ecology!
Fruit of its collaboration with the " National Renewable EnergyLab », Google Maps has invested in being able to offer a second feature which consists of offering drivers the most ecological route.
The route proposal will take into account a new criterion other than speed: fuel consumption.
Enabling its users to save their carbon footprint, Google Maps will offer information relating to the dCO2 emission level for every possible path. After a comparison, the traveler will be able to cross the most ecological route, having the same arrival time as the fastest one. Saving time and energy for its users, the Internet giant is going green.
Other than the most energy efficient route, Google Maps will adjust its interface to offer the most ecological means of transport. These features will be offered first in the United States and will expand globally in the future.
A weather forecast and an indication of the air quality
The last update planned for Google Maps, will consist of adding an area dedicated to weather forecasts. This part is the result of an agreement that took place with " The Weather Company ».
Always with the aim of offering a complete service and a better experience to its users, this functionality will be available soon all over the world.
Always following an ecological approach, the application will also provide information relating to the air quality of a specific area, thanks to a partnership with the " Central Pollution Control Board ". This update will make life easier for people with allergies or sensitive to air pollution, but initially it will not be launched only at the level of the United States, Australia and India.
As a tool that makes life easier for its users and acts on the local SEO of your business, Google Maps is constantly evolving. In order to take advantage of this application, you must always stay informed about the latest news.
