Google Maps is getting a major update today for its 15th birthday — here's everything that's new
Google Maps is getting a redesign to coincide with its 15th birthday, the company announced on Thursday.
Google is also adding a few new additions to Maps later on, such as additional information about public transit routes and a new mode for its Live View augmented reality view.Google Maps is getting an update on Thursday that emphasizes the app's evolution from being just a means of navigation to a hub for learning about nearby points of interest, commuting tips, and more.
The new look is certainly the biggest change coming to Maps on Thursday, but the company also has a couple of other new features in its pipeline. One such update will be coming toover the coming months, the feature that uses augmented reality to provide turn-by-turn directions over the real world when holding your phone up.
It's the first time Google has updated the Maps app icon since 2015, when it refreshed the"G" in the icon to match the new Google logo.
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