Google Maps has released a highly anticipated feature on iOS and CarPlay already present on Android since 2019, the speedometer and speed limits
According to TechCrunch, Speedometer and speed limits will be available on Google Maps for iOS and CarPlay. A “novelty” present on Android for 5 years and that it is natural to see in other popular applications like Waze. The goal of this update is to help reduce speeding fineswhile helping iOS users become aware. The update will reach everyone, it will depend on the region to be displayed in terms of miles or kilometers per hour. It is worth noting that the last major update for iPhone was silent, with the indications being visible while navigating.
A must-have driving navigation feature is coming to Google Maps for iOS
It was last week that the folks at TechCrunch noticed the update in India.therefore requesting the corresponding information They were informed that this update would be global.. To activate this feature, it will be possible by tapping on the profile picture in the Google Maps application. You must review the settings, in the Navigation section, click on Driving Options.
Show speedometer on Google Maps for iPhone
When enabled, there will now be a color change in the speedometer. You will be warned that you must respect the speed limits depending on the region and location where you are.
The speedometer value is of an informative nature
Google’s support page is clear mention that this update is for informational purposes. You should be while waiting for your vehicle’s current speedometer to be sure that it is the real speed. With the current technology of the iPhone, in personal experiences while driving, we can confirm that it is very faithful by comparing it with that of the vehicle speedometer. This will involve checking how it behaves in different scenarios..
Waze is a great alternative if Google Maps isn’t working for you anymore.
The speedometer feature in Google Maps arrived in 2019 and availability wasn’t as widespread. By mid-year, it was updated in over 40 countries, so implementation wasn’t as fast as it will be now with iOS and CarPlay. Do you use another app like Waze just because of the built-in speedometer? We’ll have to keep an eye on how it works and see if Google Maps is the best option.
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