Google Maps will now show a elevation chart for a particular route.
Google Maps has rolled a couple of new features for its iOS app. The new update brings a ‘Events’ section and more importantly Google Maps will now show a elevation chart for a particular route. With the elevation chart, users will be able to get an idea as to how difficult or easy will it be cycle or walk by taking a particular route. If you are looking forward to reach your fitness goals then taking the difficult road will help you lose more calories. As the feature is now only available for the iOS app, Apple Watch users can also take advantage of the recording the elevation while tracking their goals.
Google Maps has also introduced an ‘Event’ section which will show you all events like movies, shows and concerts that are happening in a particular region. However, this feature is restricted to certain areas only.
Google Maps is looking forward to introduce a new feature going forward. It may replace the Driving and Transit tabs with a new tab called ‘Commute’. On tapping the ‘Commute’ option, Google Maps will prompt users with two choices—‘To work’ and ‘To home’, according to a report by Android Police. The user interface of Google Maps would reportedly show a suggested route for the respective chosen option whether ‘To home’ or ‘To work’. To opt for alternative routes, Google Maps will provide an option at the bottom of Maps interface from where users can choose.
The commute options can be found under the Google Maps menu along with satellite image, terrain and other options. However, note that this feature is limited and is available for select users only. Google is expected to roll out the ‘Commute’ feature to the public going forward. Google had recently announced new features for Google Maps app and Maps Go app in India as it marked the tenth anniversary for Google Maps in the country.
