Google Maps is packed with useful new features in AR (augmented reality)
Last September, Google held a conference that has long focused on new features in Google Maps. One such feature, called Search with Live View, is set to launch in Paris, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.
It allows users to gain more information about their immediate surroundings through the lens of their device. All you need to do is open Google Maps on your smartphone and click on the camera button while pointing your phone at the desired location. Colored dots will appear on notable or useful websites.
Search with Live View will roll out to Android and iOS next week. Please note that you must have an ARCore certified device, Google’s platform for creating augmented reality experiences for Android, and ARKit on iOS. The complete list of compatible smartphones can be found on the Google website.
However, Google offers other small improvements to Google Maps, which if they are not as spectacular as Search with Live View, they are no less practical. The search giant is once again thinking about electric car drivers. The mapping application further improves the location of charging stations, as it now offers a new filter that indicates fast charging stations (50kW or greater).
Google Maps now shows wheelchair accessible establishments and places. This functionality was until now only available in five countries, including the United States, and will finally be rolled out worldwide. Note that you will need to specify in the app settings that you want to see wheelchair accessible locations.
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