Google Maps is about to get another major redesign

[Chris Smith]

• Google Maps has another set of new features for users, and this time we’re looking at a massive redesign of the actual maps.
• Google is adding more detail to its maps with a new color-mapping algorithm that uses information from satellite imagery to improve the rendering of natural features.
• Google isn’t just enhancing the natural landforms that are displayed on Maps, it’s also working on an even more useful design change that concerns street information.
• Streets in Google Maps will look precisely like they do in real-life, complete with additional information, including the presence of sidewalks, crosswalks, and accessibility features.

It was only a few months ago that Google rolled out a massive Google Maps update to celebrate its 15 years of mapping experience. But it turns out that Google had more tricks up its sleeve for improving the overall Maps experience. On Tuesday, Google quietly announced another big change coming to Maps.

This time around, Google isn’t touching the user experience of getting from Point A to Point B or adding extra features. Instead, Google is going for a massive makeover of the actual maps that you see inside the application. Google is bringing “even more detail and granularity to the map,” so that you can understand what an area looks like when planning a visit.

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