Google Maps Updates

[WizarD]

Logo changed for App and for browser status bar icon.

 

[Rajat Basak]

Well,
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this week, Google introduced a refreshed version of app for Android and iOS with some new features:

• There are now five (not three) tabs at the bottom of the map screen: Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute (photos, reviews, content), Updates (feed of recommended places).
• Google is also adding new content about public transit based on user input: Temperature, Accessibility, Women’s Section (region-specific) and Security information.
• Google added that it’s going to expand its Live View augmented reality walking directions, which are built on top of Street View’s imagery. Live View will also gain new capabilities in the near future.

Happy 15th birthday to Google Maps, the company's second most important product - Search Engine Land

 

[Bapun]

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[Bapun]

Find wheelchair-accessible places - Android - Google Maps Help

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Rolling out on Google Maps: Quickly find out if a place is wheelchair accessible. Turn on the new Accessible Places feature to make accessibility information easier to find when you search.

 

[Bapun]

In our latest release of Google Maps on Android and iOS, we’re introducing features to help you easily find important information if you need to venture out, whether it’s by car or public transportation.

- Get alerts about important information
- Safely avoid crowds on public transit

Get around safely with these new Google Maps features

 

[Bapun]

Google has approached Amitabh Bachchan as its choice for the voice of Google Maps.

Amitabh Bachchan to be your voice navigator on Google Maps soon?

 

[Siva]

YouTube music controls on maps.

Google Maps adds YouTube Music playback controls in navigation mode (APK download)

 

[Siva]

Google maps is the latest social network from Google You can follow people.

You can now follow people on Google Maps, the company's newest social network

 

[Bapun]

Last year we announced a Google Maps pilot feature that allowed people to follow select Local Guides, the everyday people who are passionate about sharing their experiences on Google Maps. It was exciting to see many of the Local Guides we invited in our initial pilot opt in and participate. Equally exciting was the interest we saw from many Google Maps users who began following top Local Guides to receive helpful recommendations about the places around them.

Today we’re expanding this feature and beginning to roll it out globally. If a Google Maps user has shared photos, reviews or lists publicly, you can now follow them and get their recommendations, advice and updates delivered to your Updates tab in Google Maps. So the next time you find someone sharing helpful photos of takeout menus, handy lists of your city's most spacious parks or inspiring photos of local shops and services, you can keep up-to-date on all of their recommendations.

Know who’s in the know: Get community updates in Maps

 

[iDJ]

Google maps is the latest social network from Google You can follow people.

You can now follow people on Google Maps, the company's newest social network

They took "following people" to whole new level here.