Maps also has a lighter version known as Maps Go, originally meant for Android Go devices or other low-end phones. 9to5Google notes that this app recently crossed 500 million downloads. So it’s clear that Google’s dominance in the maps business is unparalleled.
Google Maps has seen the inclusion of innumerable new features over the past few years
Google Maps is no longer the standard navigation app as it has seen several enhancements over the past few years. A recent update to the app introduced a couple of eco-friendly features, including the ability to find the most fuel-efficient routes for your trips. Additionally, customers can now compare routes to ascertain what’s best for them. Google teamed up with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to bring this to fruition. We also learned that Google Maps is testing the ability to display toll fees on users’ routes. Members of the Google Maps Preview Program were reportedly notified about this new addition to the app. However, the feature isn’t rolling out yet. It’s unclear how the toll fees will be displayed within Maps. But the idea is to allow customers to decide the appropriate route after ascertaining the tolls they have to pay on their journey. Google was conducting surveys about this feature back in August. It is also seeking input on how toll figures are displayed on Maps. Not too long ago, Google started offering new editing tools to the users, allowing them to improve the accuracy and information offered inside Maps. Customers can now add real-time live images and include missing roads on Maps. Furthermore, users also have access to a road-editing tool on the desktop to add new roads to the system. Although Google has been quick to bring game-changing features to Maps, it somewhat delayed the arrival of Dark Mode for the app. Even though the feature was under testing since September 2019, it took until March 2021 for the feature to hit the Android version of Maps.
