Google often introduces new options for its Android apps earlier than bringing them to iOS, however the wait might be excruciating. For instance, this week, Google lastly introduced a speedometer and pace limits to Google Maps on iOS and CarPlay… a full 5 years after these fairly fundamental options have been added to Google Maps on Android.
TechCrunch experiences that Apple has began to roll out speedometers and pace limits for iPhone customers globally. For those who’re in a transferring automobile whereas Google Maps is open, you’ll see the pace of the automobile within the decrease left nook of the app.
The options are on by default within the newest model of the app, however you possibly can manually alter each of them by tapping in your profile image in Google Maps and going to Settings > Navigation > Map show. You need to see new switches for “Present pace limits” and “Present speedometer” on this part, which you’ll simply toggle on and off.
For those who resolve to go away them on, you’ll discover that the speedometer within the app will change colours if you’re driving over the pace restrict. Google additionally notes that “speedometers proven within the Google Maps app are for informational use solely.” You need to at all times use your automobile’s speedometer to be sure to’re not driving over the pace restrict.
Whereas it may not be probably the most substantial addition Google Maps has ever obtained on iPhone, it’s a notable one. Pace limits have been in Apple’s Maps app and Google’s Waze for years. It wasn’t one of many main causes that I ditched Google Maps final 12 months, however I’ve appreciated having these options on Apple Maps and Waze since I switched.
For those who can’t discover the speedometer and pace limits, make sure your Google Maps app is updated. On my iPhone, I’m at the moment on model 6.123.0 of the app.