Google Maps is one of the most popular apps in the world, in its style. This distinction forces it to offer updates from time to time to maintain this place. After presenting a slight redesign of its colors in September of this year, this week Google has presented five new features that will improve the experience when using it, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).
According to the publication seen on Google’s blog, the company expects users to be able to follow their routes with confidence, make sustainable decisions and get quick inspiration on things to do.
Google Maps evolves thanks to AI
Immersive view
This feature shows a multi-dimensional preview of every step of your journey, whether you are driving, walking or cycling. The information will be based on data such as simulated traffic and weather conditions.
Immersive View uses AI to fuse billions of Street View and aerial images so you can know what a restaurant or landmark looks like before you go.
Initially, it will be available in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tokyo and Venice on Android and iOS.
2.Lens in Maps
Lens in Maps (formerly called Search with Live View) uses artificial intelligence and augmented reality to help you acclimate quickly, whether you’re navigating a new city or discovering hidden locales.
This is activated by tapping the Lens icon in the search bar and lifting up your phone to find information about nearby ATMs, transit stations, restaurants, cafes and stores. Lens on Maps is coming to more than 50 new cities, including Austin, Las Vegas, Rome, Sao Paulo and Taipei.
- More detailed maps
In addition to updated colors throughout the map, this update will show more realistic buildings to give you an idea of exactly what a location’s surroundings look like. And on highways, you’ll see improved lane details to help you feel prepared.
All of these improvements will allow you to make a more informed decision on how to get to your destination. Both of these features will begin rolling out on Android, iOS and for cars with Google built-in in the coming months.These updates will begin rolling out in the coming months in 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, France and Germany.
Electric charging stations
Electric vehicle drivers on Android and iOS will get more complete information about charging stations, including whether a charger is compatible with their vehicle and whether available chargers are fast, medium or fast.You’ll also be able to see data such as when a charger was last used to avoid wasting time heading to a broken charger.
5.New ways to search
Now, when you search Maps for specific things like the best place to find “latte art with animals” or “things to do in Tokyo,” you’ll see the first photographic results for what you’re looking for.
These results are based on the analysis of billions of photos shared by the Google Maps community, all done with artificial intelligence and advanced image recognition models.
This tool will begin to be implemented in France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and will then reach more countries.
Like many companies today, Google continues to add features so that you can take advantage of the app on your device.