What's new in Google Maps for iOS
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Do you have an iPhone and often use Google Maps? Well, in that case, this information interests you. Because Mountain View's signature map app just got an update. Google has just launched a package with interesting improvements. And it has announced it in its official blog.
The update brings with it three different menus. They are 'Explore', 'Driving' and 'Transit' All three will be located at the bottom of the home screen of the application itself.This will allow users to quickly access information about interesting places, such as restaurants, shops and/or museums. But also to other sections, to see information about means of transport and possible combinations.
These options may already sound familiar to you. This is so because all of these features have already been released before in the Google Maps app for Android.
The features premiered as much as a year ago. But its operation is not at all different in iOS. But what's new for Google Maps users on iPhone from now on?
The main new features of Google Maps for iOS
The application will provide users with information about interesting places nearby.For example, they can be ATMs, restaurants, bars, museums, monuments and many other points. This is the so-called 'Explore' function, with which you can discover new places.
But this is not all. iOS users using Google Maps will also have the opportunity to get all the public transportation information This includes up-to-date train, metro, tram, and bus schedules. Those who travel by car will also get real-time traffic information.
In addition, a new customization option is offered. And it's to include new icons for home and work. It is useless for anything other than that, but it is one more option that comes with this version.
Users who want to start enjoying these options can upgrade starting today. The data package has already been launched, so just go to the App Store to carry out the installation.