Google Releases Massive Google Maps Replace for iPhone and

Right this moment’s replace brings Google Maps to model 5.53, and this time, the changelog really contains some helpful data to assist us determine what’s new on this contemporary construct.

Alternatively, among the enhancements that Google mentions right here have been round for a short time, so I assume that all of them reached basic availability and everybody with an iPhone can use them at present.

In the beginning, the brand new Google Maps model comes with Google Assistant “now obtainable in lots of non-US international locations.” The changelog doesn’t present any specifics on the international locations the place the assistant is now reside, however there’s a very good likelihood that every one main areas are lined.

Then, Google formally proclaims Google Maps for Apple Watch, a function that truly launched final month with the earlier replace. Once more, there’s an opportunity that now all people can set up Google Maps on their Apple Watch and get instructions proper on the wrist.

And final however not least, Google says it has improved the estimated arrival occasions to supply customers with extra correct data on their iPhones.

“Shortly get estimated arrival occasions and step-by-step instructions to locations you’ve saved, like Dwelling or Work, and different shortcuts you have designated within the app,” Google says.

For sure, the brand new model of Google Maps can be excellent news for CarPlay customers, particularly because of the expanded Google Assistant assist.

However alternatively, CarPlay customers have one more reason to be enthusiastic about, as Apple has simply launched iOS 14 for his or her iPhones. This new model features a large CarPlay replace that options wallpaper assist, new app classes, and the potential for utilizing an iPhone as a automobile key on choose fashions – for now, solely BMW is utilizing this function.