Google I/O was centered around artificial intelligence. The latter is at the heart of the new features of Google Photos and even Google Assistant, which promises to be more natural. Google Maps will also help by meeting new functions. For starters, the app is improving in terms of GPS. From now on, new road options will be available, such as routes that are least polluting or less likely to brake you to avoid accidents.
The app will also distribute its more detailed maps. This feature, which is currently available on a limited basis, allows you to see pedestrian crossings and even traffic lights on the road. Similarly, paths are scaled to be better defined. This feature will now be expanded to more than 50 additional cities before the end of the year. The app is very useful when on vacation, and Google understands that. From now on, certain neighborhoods will be marked as busy or not. Convenient if you want to visit a place without too many people.
Google Maps will help you find your way with AR
Additionally, AI to naturally direct the user to what they want. For example, when you open Maps at dinner time, restaurants are automatically highlighted, while cafes are highlighted during off-peak hours. Similarly, the information shown primarily will adapt to time, but also to your habits.
Augmented reality will also be much more advanced. It will be possible to use the camera to brand your smartphone and find your way around. Convenient to find a place. Virtual panels will appear highlighted to guide you. This feature will be coming to Tokyo City next month.
New features that are not yet available but should be deployed on all platforms before the end of the year. Google Maps therefore remains indispensable for all users, so much so that sometimes we wonder how we did it before.
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