Today, version 7 of Google maps was launched, boasting a new discovery feature, as well as enhanced navigation. The new update is cleaner and faster, and allows you to discover nearby places to eat, drink, and shop by simply tapping the search box. Enhanced navigation shows real-time traffic congestion, incidents ahead, and suggests alternate routes. Zagat is fully integrated into search results, with curated lists and rating systems. Though it’s not a radical shift in the direction of Maps, it’s certainly a step closer to the merging of maps and search. The update is presently available for Android devices, with an iOS build coming in the near future.
Tag: User interface
Should There Be A Standard User Interface For Cars?
I have a lot of doubts that we could get to a standard UI for cars anytime in the next few decades, but if there was a way to at least standardize around a couple key buttons that could be added to every steering wheel it would go a long way. It’s not impossible – all steering wheels already have one standard button in common (the horn).
