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A redesigned model of Google Maps, first seen in February, returns

Again in February we informed you a couple of UI design change that was seemingly coming to the Android model of Google Maps. This recent look changed full-page UIs with sheets permitting a consumer to view within the background extra of the map displaying a number of the space that she or he is navigating. The aim is to maintain at the very least a part of the map displaying within the background all through the app. These maps will be closed by tapping on the “Exit” icon (seems just like the letter “X”) positioned subsequent to the Share icon. However Google pulled the redesign not lengthy after it appeared.

In keeping with 9to5Google, these modifications are returning to some Android handsets as Google seems to be testing the redesigned UI as soon as once more. There are some further modifications to this model of Maps because the double-backed sheets seen within the new look being examined again in February have been changed by single sheets. Doing this offers the app a cleaner look leaving somewhat extra data for customers to view within the background.

Present Google Maps UI on left, redesigned UI on the fitting

One other change happens on the prime of the Google Maps show the place the highest now solely has two fields. One discipline contains the situation the place the navigation begins and one other discipline reveals the place the navigation ends, often known as your vacation spot. The fields are now not edge-to-edge and the mode of transportation choices equivalent to driving, public transit, strolling, ride-hailing, and biking are moved to the underside of the show.

Present Google Maps UI on left, redesigned UI on the fitting

The redesigned UI has been noticed on model 11.127.x on the Android model of Google Maps though it nonetheless seems to be a server-side replace and the construct appears to be a uncommon commodity at this level. My Pixel 6 Professional operating the newest Android 15 beta doesn’t have this variant of Google Maps but and is operating model 11.126.0103. You may verify to see which model of Google Maps is operating in your telephone by going to Settings > Apps > Google Maps; scroll all the way down to the very backside of the web page to see which model you’ve got.

Present Google Maps UI on left, redesigned UI on the fitting

Hopefully, Google decides to stay with the redesigned Google Maps model and disseminates to all Android customers as a substitute of taking part in the “right here immediately and gone tomorrow” recreation that the corporate is keen on.

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