Google Maps has introduced a new gesture with which the elements of the interface move back so that you can see the map. That’s to say, hides all buttons and shows only the full screen map.
The gesture is very simple and, in fact, the application informs users of its existence with a warning message, although after closing it can be easy to forget: swipe up on the search bar.
swipe to hide
When searching on Google Maps the map view is greatly reduced. On the one hand, at the top, we have the search bar and, perhaps, the odd filter. On the other, below, a panel appears with information about the first result.
If you’ve ever struggled with Google Maps to see the map, you’ll be happy to know there’s now a way to maximize the map: with a new gesture. The gesture is as simple as swipe up in the search bar.
With a swipe, the search bar and bottom panel are hidden. With tap on the map when it is in full screenthe interface reappears as before.
Maximize map in Google Maps now this was possible by strategically touching an “empty” spot on the map, but the result could be somewhat frustrating because if you touch a point of interest, what will happen is that the site information will be presented to you. it won’t happen to us
Google Maps before (left) and after (right) using gesture to maximize map
So we have a way to give all the space to the map and to be able to check what’s around, and without having to fight because Google Maps selects and displays the information of the places while we look at the map. In return, it will be necessary to remember that this gesture exists.
