An update with the warning of speed cameras in Google Maps is currently rolling out in several country reports 9to5Google : Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. The update affects both Android and iOS app. There is no information about France.
Google Maps starts notifying drivers of the presence of speed cameras on their route. Symbols appear on the map and an audible alert sounds to warn them as you approach the cruise control. A feature taken from Waze that is still in testing but has been deployed to a larger number of users.
We informed you at the end of 2018 that Google Maps is testing the reporting of speed cameras and accidents. A feature that was in its infancy in this app at the time and was only deployed to a very limited number of users. Well, as Android Police reports, new options have appeared and are now available to more people.
Google Maps warns of radar risks like Waze
As seen in the screenshots above, icons in the form of white bubbles with orange circles containing the security camera image now appear on routes, thus pointing to speed cameras. In fact, Google Maps appears to indicate not only the more obscure “danger zones” but also the location of the speed controls directly. But the Mountain View firm will likely have to adapt to France because of the law.
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As in competing solutions, in addition to this visual symbol, the user is warned with audible warnings. Thus, Google Maps takes back a popular function from one of its main competitors, Waze, which was acquired by Google in 2013. The American group, which has made great efforts to improve its application in recent months: in addition to the redesign and redesign of the interface, Google Maps is equipped with a messaging service to communicate with professionals, integrates Google Assistant and voice commands, and allows you to share your location and route live recognizes.
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