This is the new look of the Google Maps GPS navigator
In Google they haven't even waited for Wednesday (usual day for updates) to launch a new version of its most useful application, Google Maps And, a week after they updated some of its details, such as the view of the streets with Street View, they relaunch a new version of their map tool with more improvements. This time, focusing on a redesign of its GPS navigator, which helps to reach destinations both on foot andownNow with a new look, with more traffic information, and with more details about everything that may interest the user before and during the journey.
This is version 9.14 of Google Maps for the Android platform A new version that has begun to be released gradually, so it will still take several days to reach Spain When it does, users will appreciate a few changes in the application at time to launch the browser And that is, the screen that summarizes the route sought by the user between a point inorigin and a destination is now much more complete.
Thus, once the search is done, before starting GPS navigation, Google Maps displays a larger interactive map and more possibilities than in previous versions.This means being able to study your path by zooming with the pinch gesture and panning the map as usual, instead of the static map that was shown before.
In addition, it is no longer necessary to jump between different methods of transport (by car, public transport, on foot or by bike) to know the main details. Instead of just buttons, these methods are displayed in carousel mode, accompanied by journey timebefore clicking on any of them.
The information card that appears at the bottom of the screen before starting navigation has also changed. Now it is different for each means of transport. Thus, if the car is selected, the information on danger on the road, delays, and any other details are shown first when displayed.However, if bike is selected, the information for ground elevation appears. always showing all turns and directions.
The new design of this section also helps to switch between the different routes available This time you only have to click on the map, where they are all shown along with their estimated arrival times. All this without neglecting useful features hidden behind the menu of three points of Options Here are collected the different views of the map (satellite, traffic, physical), and journey issues such as avoid tolls Details that are now present in a more orderly manner.
In short, an update that continues to improve this map application, this time with visual tweaks that make the use experience easier and more pleasant Of course, we will still have to wait to get the version 9.14 of Google Maps for Android It will arrive in the coming days through Google Play, gradually, staggered and free, as usual.
