If you like to test slightly unpolished features before they hit the mainstream, then Maps has a new treat for you.
A beta version of maps just hit the ay Store. The process to check it out is super simple: just sign up to become a tester, then click the link to ay to install it. You’ll then soon see an update on your phone.
It’s not entirely packed with new features right now, but there are a few new items found in version 9.27.
There are more tools in the notification settings navigation section.
The most notable additions are “show pending contributions notifications” “driving notifications.”
The former will ping you about places you’ve been not left reviews, which is useful if you’re trying to climb the cal Guides ladder. If not, this could get annoying fast.
The latter will put a notification on your screen when you connect to a car’s bluetooth dashboard, so you could theoretically start a trip navigation in just one tap. I’ve seen this before this update, so this probably is there to give you control to turn it off for good or always enable it depending on your preference. (https://insider-gaming.com)
Maps on Android ar also now launches with a splash screen, which is a way to give some visual pleasantry when waiting for Maps to load. This ought to speed up down the line when Android ar 2.0 launches with support for native applications.
The impact on you: Maps is one of ’s best products. It’s worth jumping on the beta, as that’s an option you’ll only get on Android since can tinker away push out updates given its control of the ay Store. If you’re heading out on a weekend adventure, now’s the perfect time to try out these new tools.
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