Arrr! Avast ye, mateys! Google be launchin' a fancy new look for yer Android phones' maps, arrr!
2024-02-08
Arrr, me hearties! Good tidings befall us as Google Maps be receivin' a wee makeover, makin' it a breeze to sail through the digital seas! Be ye ready to set sail on yer trusty navigation app?
Google Maps on Android phones is undergoing some visual changes, according to reports from users. However, these changes do not significantly impact the functionality of the app. Instead, the layout alterations make navigating the app simpler. The most noticeable difference is that when opening menus for more detailed information about a location or travel options, the menus no longer fill the entire screen. Instead, a portion of the map remains visible at the top of the screen. The menu now appears to sit over the map, with a bar at the top indicating that it can be swiped down to minimize it, and an X button to close it completely. In the previous menu style, users could swipe down or tap the back arrow at the top to return to the map, but the visual redesign makes this clearer and simplifies the process of closing the menu. Another change is that the Directions menu now lists transportation options at the bottom of the screen, making it easier to start navigation with one hand. These changes are expected to roll out to all users soon, but some users have already reported seeing the updates. It is also possible to manually install the update from the Play Store. It is anticipated that these changes will also be implemented in the iOS version of Google Maps.