We keep hearing about Google Maps The debacle from around the world led people in a strange direction and eventually led them into a ‘worst case scenario’. Now a new post on the Android Developers blog gives insight into Maps getting a new feature update To get better at directions.
The post talks about a potential upgrade Maps could receive Insured Referral Provider The (FOP) API aims to improve ‘orientation’ detection on Android devices, regardless of the hardware different OEMs use on their devices.
According to the post, the update will combine gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer data, allowing Maps to better interpret directions and make them more accurate.
But the idea of Google using data from all sensors is not new; The company has used the API before, but the update will provide better magnetic interference. According to the post, the changes will apply not only to Google Maps but also to third-party apps that use Google Maps to serve navigation data.
It is worth noting that the update will be done with Google Maps’ internal components, it will not affect the user interface or the layout of the application. Moreover updated API It will be made available by the server or via app update on Android devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
How will it affect users?
As mentioned, the update will not change anything in terms of the app’s design or user interface. The changes are internal in API format which will be automatically pushed through the update. However, the update is set to improve directions, especially in busy areas.
The post talks about a potential upgrade Maps could receive Insured Referral Provider The (FOP) API aims to improve ‘orientation’ detection on Android devices, regardless of the hardware different OEMs use on their devices.
According to the post, the update will combine gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer data, allowing Maps to better interpret directions and make them more accurate.
But the idea of Google using data from all sensors is not new; The company has used the API before, but the update will provide better magnetic interference. According to the post, the changes will apply not only to Google Maps but also to third-party apps that use Google Maps to serve navigation data.
It is worth noting that the update will be done with Google Maps’ internal components, it will not affect the user interface or the layout of the application. Moreover updated API It will be made available by the server or via app update on Android devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
How will it affect users?
As mentioned, the update will not change anything in terms of the app’s design or user interface. The changes are internal in API format which will be automatically pushed through the update. However, the update is set to improve directions, especially in busy areas.
