Google Maps introduces the terrain view in its maps

One of the most useful tools of Google is updated again this month. This is Google Maps, which continues to improve little by little to offer a complete user experience that goes beyond knowing a address, know how to get there or calculate all kinds of routes And the fact is that with the latest version of this application the possibility is returned to know the physical appearance of the terrain, its altitude and a couple more details than what more interesting for the most frequent users.

This time Google Maps has been updated to version 8.1In it there are few but important new features, among which the new Terrain view An information layer that transforms the classic appearance of the map into aphysical map capable of showing all kinds of geographic features, detailing their altura and allowing the user to know other data beyond the roads and towns. All this at the touch of a button.

Thus, after updating the application, all you have to do is display the hidden menu on the left side of the screen, where there are other layers of information such as Satellite, which uses real images, or Traffic, to show the busiest roads .Only now the Terreno section also appears, which was already known before the visual redesign of this application in its version 7.0 With this the aspect of the map changes to show the relief, with the classic lines that allow to know the altitude of mountains and hills, and with other details such as roads and rivers. All this to be able to know the information of the terrain of any place with all detail. But there is more new in this update.

Along with this issue of maps, there are also improvements to calculating routes and displaying the information using cards For example, when searching for directions to a certain point on Google Maps, the cards that now appear are loaded with more data in the same place. Issues such as traffic density, the method of transportation chosen or the approximate travel time in boldare small but effective visual changes to make the experience of using this application even more comfortable.

Somewhat similar are the changes received in sections bike and walking when consulting a route or trajectory. And it is that, instead of only showing different options according to distance or time, now it is also possible to see the route on map, with approximate times and other details that imitate to the trajectories sought for own vehicles or public transport.

In short, an update that returns an important feature to this application of maps for users who love routes and hiking. And it is that once again they can consult altitude and terrain features with a volume view and height information. All this accompanied by touch-ups to point out the important information of each route.The new version 8.1 of Google Maps has already been released by Google for progressive via Google Play It's totally free