Google often introduces new options for its Android apps earlier than bringing them to iOS, however the wait could be excruciating. For instance, this week, Google lastly introduced a speedometer and velocity limits to Google Maps on iOS and CarPlay… a full 5 years after these relatively fundamental options have been added to Google Maps on Android.
TechCrunch stories that Apple has began to roll out speedometers and velocity limits for iPhone customers globally. When you’re in a shifting car whereas Google Maps is open, you’ll see the velocity of the car within the decrease left nook of the app.
The options are on by default within the newest model of the app, however you may manually alter each of them by tapping in your profile image in Google Maps and going to Settings > Navigation > Map show. You must see new switches for “Present velocity limits” and “Present speedometer” on this part, which you’ll be able to simply toggle on and off.
When you resolve to go away them on, you’ll discover that the speedometer within the app will change colours in case you are driving over the velocity restrict. Google also notes that “speedometers proven within the Google Maps app are for informational use solely.” You must at all times use your car’s speedometer to ensure you’re not driving over the velocity restrict.
Whereas it may not be essentially the most substantial addition Google Maps has ever acquired on iPhone, it’s a notable one. Pace limits have been in Apple’s Maps app and Google’s Waze for years. It wasn’t one of many main causes that I ditched Google Maps last year, however I’ve appreciated having these options on Apple Maps and Waze since I switched.
When you can’t discover the speedometer and velocity limits, ensure your Google Maps app is updated. On my iPhone, I’m at present on model 6.123.0 of the app.
