Staying under the speed limit while driving with Google Maps may soon become a lot easier on the iPhone, as an on-screen speedometer has started appearing for some users.
The speedometer in both iOS and CarPlay versions of Google Maps has been spotted by Self-development And its readers, although it is unfortunate that no one has been able to take screenshots or pictures of it yet.
Because it uses GPS data, this speedometer can be more accurate than your car’s speedometer, as well as be more conveniently positioned when checking upcoming directions.
Some Android versions of Google Maps can already do this, but seeing the feature appear in the iOS and CarPlay versions of Google Maps is exciting news for Apple users, who currently can only see speed limits for the current road while driving.
Speedometers in Maps Apps – Inconsistent Experience
If you’re not hooked into Google Maps but want a speedometer on your navigation app now, Waze offers both iPhone and Android users a way to get real-time speed information in the Maps app.
Apple Maps, like Google Maps for most users, can only display speed limits. But thanks to iOS 18, Apple Maps is even more useful when you’re out of your car with topographic maps, pre-defined and personalized walking routes, and more.
It’s a shame that the speedometer in Google Maps is only available in limited form at the moment, with only one User on Reddit The company claims to have found the speedometer on just one of two iPhones it owns, but it will be a very welcome upgrade once it reaches everyone’s devices, though it’s anyone’s guess how long it might take for the feature to be fully rolled out.
With its Made by Google event taking place on August 13, Google will probably take a break from announcing the alleged Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 series to talk a little about updates to Google Maps and other popular apps.
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