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Google has presented three new functionalities for its Google Maps
satellite navigation service
, among which the
immersive view
of different places and
information on cycling routes
stand out .
Google announced last May the arrival of
new three-dimensional environments
(3D) and the
introduction of sustainable routes
in Europe.
He did it in the framework of the last Google I/O developer conference, where he also presented
other news for Lens and the Assistant
.
Now, taking advantage of travel, in which many users turn to this application to plan their trips;
The company has announced three new features, available in the
iOS and Android versions
.
In the first place, it has presented the immersive view, an experience that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) "with billions of aerial, satellite and
Street View images in high definition
" as it has been pointed out in a statement.
Thanks to this feature, travelers will be able to get a closer look at certain
emblematic buildings
, such as the Empire State Building in New York (United States) through a photorealistic aerial view.
At the moment Google has made available to users the views of almost 100 of the
most popular
landmarks in the world in cities such as Barcelona, London, San Francisco or Tokyo.
To find out which ones are available, users just need to search for a landmark on Google Maps and head to the
Photos
section .
On the other hand, the Montain Vew has announced new features aimed at cyclists who, for more than 12 years, have been able to access directions based on AI technology combined with city data and comments from the Google Maps community.
With the new information provided by the platform, users will be able
to compare cycling routes
and learn more about their characteristics before starting the trip.
Among the data that Google Maps will offer from now on is
information about traffic
, places where it is
unfeasible to ride a bicycle
because there are stairs or places that are very steep.
You will also be able to have a
detailed breakdown of the route
to be carried out, to know what type of terrain you are going to pass through, be it streets or highways.
Finally, Google has introduced a new
notification
system , which it has presented as a tool "to share the location, know when a person has reached or left their destination" and coordinate the schedules of both.
After sharing location with another contact, the user will be able to configure a notification to know, for example, when their companion has arrived at a concert.
Google has insisted that it has created this feature
respecting privacy regulations
, since notifications can only be configured in the event that another person has shared their location.
Both aerial views of landmarks and location sharing notifications have already started rolling out globally to Google Maps on Android and iOS.
However, information on cycling routes will be released in the coming weeks and in those parts of the world where the option of cycling routes is enabled.
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