This year marks the 15th anniversary of the launch of Google Maps, and I have to say right off the bat that I’m certainly surprised at how much I’ve come to rely on the iOS version of the app far more than Apple’s own native map product over the years — and not just to help me navigate from one point to another, either. Like more than 1 billion other people around the world, I now depend on Google Maps for everything from directions to simply obtaining more insight into the world around me, via everything from opening up a business’ “page” within Maps to quickly place a call right from it, to check hours of operation, see what’s around me, share ETAs with friends and loved ones, and so much more.
In honor of reaching such an auspicious milestone in 2020, Google has unveiled a huge new update for the service that includes a new look (complete with a new mobile app icon) as well as a slew of new features baked into the product itself. Here’s a rundown of everything that’s new in the Android and iOS versions of Google Maps, including the five new tabs you should have access to by now that will open up so much more Google Maps functionality for you. They’re named Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute and Updates.
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Every cool new Google Maps feature you should know about after this month’s huge update originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 25 Feb 2020 at 19:37:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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