![]() ![]() Apple Maps New FeaturesĪfter all that excitement, you might be wondering “How the heck can Apple top all of that Maps-y goodness?” Well, interestingly enough, the tech provider hasn’t tried to top Google at all. Google already provides crowdsourced information about how busy train services tend to be, and using the same sources for these new details should ensure their credibility and freshness. Once again Google will be encouraging users to submit their own content, meaning features like these will rely on a user’s ability to submit data reliably. There will even be an option to tell Google if a train has a designated women’s area. Among the new features, users will be able to see how many coaches a train has, the temperature on board, and whether or not there’s security on the service. Now users who don’t want step-by-step directions can get general guidance and reassurance so they know they’re going in the right direction, without having to hear “Turn Left” (or similar) every few minutes.įrom March onwards, we can also expect to see new features relating to public transport, something I’m sure many day-to-day users and frequent commuters will view as a godsend. As predicted by several members of the local SEO community, this feature supports the idea that Local Guides will continue to gain prominence, and Google will increasingly encourage users to leave reviews.Īdditionally, Google has shared plans to introduce several never-before-seen features.Īmong the new features will be a new function for Live View. With CTAs like ‘Contribute’ taking center stage, users will be encouraged more than ever to share feedback with restaurants, plumbers, and other local businesses they choose to visit. According to Google, the new display will look a little something like this: Navigation items such as ‘Contribute’, which were once hidden away behind multiple menu items, will now be front and center. Going beyond the logo change, users can expect to see a bunch of existing app features brought to the fore. Most likely this change is designed to reflect the app’s transition from mere directions-provider to one-stop-shop for all your favorite places. Once a simple map, the app icon is now a colorful pin. In anticipation of its 15th birthday on February 6th, (sidenote: how much cake do you think is being eaten at Google HQ right now? Update: Turns out it’s a whole lot), Google announced that it was refreshing its well-used Maps app, as well as introducing a host of new features and bringing existing elements to the fore.Īrguably the thing you’d notice first is the app’s new logo. Read on to learn about Google Maps’ new celebratory features, and find out how Apple Maps is striving for feature parity. īut when it comes to being crowned King of the Maps, who will take the throne? I struggle to believe there was ever a time I survived without Google maps. If that wasn’t quite enough action to satisfy your need for direction-providing services, soon after, Google unveiled a shiny new look and plans for its very own new features. On January 30, 2020, Apple announced a whole host of new features for its Maps offering. ![]() Who knew getting from A to B could be so thrilling? It’s been a big couple of weeks for map apps. UPDATE OCTOBER 2021: The recent iOS 15 update has improved the Apple Maps experience, with many exciting developments for local marketers. ![]()
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