Formerly available on an invite-only basis, the revamped interface is now available to all Internet users.
July 16, 2013 7:08 PM PDT
Google Maps redesigned interface.
(Credit: Google)
Just two months after giving us a peek at its new Google Maps Web interface, Google has opened up the service to all.
Formerly available on an invite-only basis, the revamped desktop interface was made available to all Internet users on Tuesday. Google gave us a preview of the completely overhauled service at the I/O 2013 developers conference in May.
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The update, which is available at the Google Maps information page, sports a new full-screen interface and a visual update based on Google Now-inspired "cards" aesthetic.
The update uses vector data instead of graphical tiles, allowing maps are to load faster, even when using a new "Zoom out" feature that lets users zoom out to outerspace.
Users can also take photo tours of locations and view public transportation alternatives complete with comparison charts that show differences in overall travel time.
For more, check out Google's introductory video:
(Via TechCrunch)
July 16, 2013 7:08 PM PDT
(Credit: Google)
Just two months after giving us a peek at its new Google Maps Web interface, Google has opened up the service to all.
Formerly available on an invite-only basis, the revamped desktop interface was made available to all Internet users on Tuesday. Google gave us a preview of the completely overhauled service at the I/O 2013 developers conference in May.
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The update, which is available at the Google Maps information page, sports a new full-screen interface and a visual update based on Google Now-inspired "cards" aesthetic.
The update uses vector data instead of graphical tiles, allowing maps are to load faster, even when using a new "Zoom out" feature that lets users zoom out to outerspace.
Users can also take photo tours of locations and view public transportation alternatives complete with comparison charts that show differences in overall travel time.
For more, check out Google's introductory video:
(Via TechCrunch)