Google Maps has finally released its most awaited feature.

Google Maps is getting ready to include one of the biggest visual updates in its history. It looks like Big G Browser has looked at the features most valued by Apple users and compiled some very useful information about 3D system for your navigation.

And yes, Google copied Apple’s feature that shows 3D buildings while navigating with GPS. User AssemblyDebuggingin X (Twitter), reported that the latest beta version of Google Maps already includes the ability to activate 3D maps when driving or walking.

These types of maps are not new to Google GPS. They have been available for many years in a layer that can be activated to view a geographic area. The real novelty is that this visualization will available in the navigation interface to your destination.

Goodbye flat Google Maps

For years, Apple Maps’ 3D navigation was reason enough to prevent data leaks to other GPS apps. The Cupertino company knows how to make interfaces, and although its browser is not the best, it offers one of the best most recommended viewing experience.

Well, Google already has a copy ready. This is reflected in the beta version of Maps 125, where the settings display a toggle to activate or deactivate a feature called “Show 3D buildings‘. The fact that this option is present in the navigation settings confirms that this feature will appear as long as the GPS is guiding you.

Unfortunately, this feature is in beta and you need to download an additional APK to test it on Android smartphones. Of course, it’s only a matter of time before the Big G can prove it’s working properly and launch the new product around the world. In addition, it is expected that its emergence is global

because information about 3D buildings This is not something new in Google Maps.

Why is this a long-awaited feature? 3D navigation may seem minor, but a couple of uses are enough to change anyone’s mind. This system allows you to have more realistic screen immersionas it is able to show the height of buildings and a more accurate location of individual elements.

Thanks to this feature, the information displayed on the screen is more accurate, making it easier to navigate and locate. This feature greatly simplifies the use of GPS in large cities crowded with buildings.

Soon you will be able to open Google Maps, get directions and see the interface with 3D buildings around you. That’s when you can choose whether you want this visualization or not. Because yes, it’s completely optional and if you’re not sure, You can turn it off to have a normal view..

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