Staying underneath the pace restrict whereas driving with Google Maps might quickly get rather a lot simpler on iPhone, as an on-screen speedometer has began showing for sure customers.
The speedometer has been noticed in each the iOS and CarPlay model of Google Maps by autoevolution and its readers, though sadly no one’s apparently been in a position to seize screenshots or photographs of it but.
Because it makes use of GPS knowledge, this speedometer might be extra correct than your automotive’s personal speedometer, in addition to extra conveniently positioned for if you’re checking upcoming instructions.
Some Android variations of Google Maps can already do that, however seeing the characteristic seem in Google Maps’ iOS and CarPlay editions is thrilling information for Apple customers, who presently can solely see pace limits for the present highway whereas driving.
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In the event you’re not wedded to Google Maps however need a speedometer in your navigation app proper now, Waze presents iPhone and Android customers alike a technique to get real-time pace data in a mapping app.
Apple Maps, like Google Maps for many customers, can solely show pace limits. However because of iOS 18, Apple Maps is turning into extra helpful if you’re outdoors your automotive with topographic maps, pre-set and customized mountaineering routes and extra.
It is a disgrace that the Google Maps speedometer has solely restricted availability for now, with one consumer on Reddit claiming that they solely discovered the speedometer on certainly one of two iPhones they personal. However that is going to be a really welcome improve as soon as it arrives on everybody’s units, although there is not any telling how lengthy will probably be till this characteristic is absolutely rolled out.
With a Made by Google occasion approaching August 13, maybe Google will take a break from saying the rumored Pixel 9 sequence and Pixel Watch 3 to speak just a little about updates to Google Maps and different in style apps.