Google Maps gets 5 new features and a logo

News Web Services / by admin / January 02, 2021

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February 6 "Google Maps" turned 15 years! A major update has been timed to coincide with this event, which adds several useful functions and changes the service logo. Now, instead of the classic street intersection with a red mark, the icon will have a multi-colored pin.

5 new features of Google Maps:

The What's Nearby tab will display ratings, background information, reviews and photos of various places nearby. It will now be easier to find good restaurants, attractions or entertainment venues.
It will be possible to add the most necessary routes to the “Regularly” tab, after which the service will notify you about traffic, travel time and alternative ways to get to the place.
The "Saved" tab will display favorites and recommendations from other users of the service. You can tell about the place you like and recommend it to others.
The "Add" tab will allow you to quickly enter information about a new place that is not yet indicated on the map. You can immediately attach a review and photo.
In the "Updates" tab you can find the latest recommendations based on opinions
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local experts Google Maps. Recommendations can be quickly sent to your friends and saved to your favorites list.

Also, the developers noted that in some cities more detailed information on the movement of public transport will appear. For example, it will be possible to find out about the workload of metro cars and the temperature inside, about the presence of cameras safety, as well as the availability of devices for the movement of citizens with limited opportunities.

The Google Maps update for Android and iOS has already begun. New versions of applications will gradually become available to all users.