Google Maps get more detailed in a colorful update

19 August 2020
Maps will have more color to distinguish different geographies and cities will have more detailed streets, crosswalks, and pathways.

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Anonymous, 19 Aug 2020For navigation Waze is always my number one choice. Goog... moreMust be different google maps you are using, it always works for me

    Well I am pleased about this. Google Maps has looked awful for a long time with that basic colour scheme. But the app is so terrible these days, it is way too bloated and the UI is cluttered with useless options that should be hideable. I run Google Maps on a SD820 device and the lag is unbearable. The app is badly optimized no question.

    I'm not an Apple fanboy (I have used Android for 8 years) but I think Apple Maps really perfected the colour schemes in light and dark modes, and the amount of detail to show at varying zoom levels. And even on an older A9 chipset it runs super-smooth with no hint of lag. Of course Google Maps will always have better information but I think Apple Maps offers a MUCH more refined and privacy-consious experience.

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      • Anonymous
      • vV5
      • 19 Aug 2020

      Vaidas, 19 Aug 2020Did anyone noticed, that Google Maps app started to build s... moreThat a why I prefer Waze over Google Map Navigation,

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        • Anonymous
        • vV5
        • 19 Aug 2020

        For navigation Waze is always my number one choice.

        Google map has lots of error especially street view, many time I end up at wrong place.

          afronoia, 19 Aug 2020I do notice this. Not directly but on apps using it's ... moreProbably because there's traffic in that area so it re-routes accordingly.

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            • Anonymous
            • UGw
            • 19 Aug 2020

            Mrazish, 19 Aug 2020That's for years already. Irrelevant outdated maps, lo... moreworks fine for me here

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              • Kaja
              • 0T6
              • 19 Aug 2020

              In my small country, we have another local map provider. It's surprising, but it keeps up with the competition from Google maps. It has many layers (winter, tourist, simple, aerial...), own streetview (only in Czech rep.) and now other countries thanks OSM maps.
              But what is really great - layout desing si much better in my view. Even after this Google maps update - en.mapy.cz
              I wish, google maps would move in this way.

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                • Mrazish
                • Tmf
                • 19 Aug 2020

                Vaidas, 19 Aug 2020Did anyone noticed, that Google Maps app started to build s... moreThat's for years already. Irrelevant outdated maps, low contrast, tiny fonts. Absolutely useless app

                  Vaidas, 19 Aug 2020Did anyone noticed, that Google Maps app started to build s... moreI do notice this. Not directly but on apps using it's API. Sometimes it suggests around-the-block route instead of direct one.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • n$5
                    • 19 Aug 2020

                    When will they add HUD support? This is an extremely useful feature, also enhances safety, when driving.

                      Previous one look more simple

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                        • Vaidas
                        • Mx9
                        • 19 Aug 2020

                        Did anyone noticed, that Google Maps app started to build strange and not optimal navigation routes? At least in different way it did it before, often I did not expect to. Something changed in algorithms and not in a good way.

                          It won't look as simple as it used to, but if it comes to romania then sure, I love it

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                            • Fayth
                            • as3
                            • 19 Aug 2020

                            I just hope Google can make their StreetView as smooth as LookAround

                              i am just want new satellite image every month not every years.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • kCh
                                • 19 Aug 2020

                                It doesn't look better to me, those new colors are so distracting.