Time: 2024-07-17
In the year 2024 , Google Maps for Android has been undergoing a significant redesign , moving away from fullscreen user interfaces to sheet - based layouts . This update is now being more widely implemented . The new design features sheets with rounded corners , highlighting the map in various areas and giving the app a lighter appearance . Users can now close these sheets for place listings using a new x button or by swiping from the left or right edge . Additionally , the ability to swipe up on the search bar to view the map has been removed.
When searching for directions , the initial user interface for entering a destination remains the same as a fullscreen page . However , once the destination is entered , only the start and end locations are displayed at the top of the screen . The mode switcher has been relocated to the bottom of the screen for easier access . Google began testing these changes in February , faced some setbacks , and resumed testing in May . The redesigned version is now being rolled out widely to the stable channel of Google Maps on Android , with plans to simplify the bottom bar interface to just three tabs in the future.
The latest update to Google Maps introduces a " sheet - based " style and alters how users interact with directional information in the search bar . The redesign includes an expandable sheet at the bottom of the app , providing users with more control over the information they view . Users can access details such as location names , ratings , directions , reviews , and photos within this sheet . The update also relocates the mode switcher to the bottom of the UI for convenience.
Google has been working on introducing Gen AI features to Maps , helping users find locations and providing pre - made options based on categories and review summaries . However , the company is removing the Google Maps Timeline feature from the web version , transitioning it to Android for mobile users by December 1 . This overhaul of the Maps user interface has been in development for several months and is now reaching Android devices , with further updates expected to enhance the user experience in the future.
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