TECH - Reached Location But Still Searching For Entrance? Google Maps Might Soon Show It To You | Benzinga
In an attempt to improve user navigation further, Alphabet Inc.'s Google Maps is reportedly experimenting with a feature to highlight building entrances.
What Happened: A report by Android Police uncovered that Google Maps is conducting a limited test of entrance indicator icons for certain structures. These icons become visible when a location is selected and zoomed in on the map, offering users a more detailed view. Currently, the feature is in the early stages of testing.
The report confirmed the feature’s presence on Google Maps version 11.17.0101 on a Google Pixel 7a. The entrance indicators, appearing as white circles with an entry symbol, only surface when a place is selected and sufficiently zoomed in on. The feature was not spotted on other devices with the latest Google Maps update.
The experiment encompassed a variety of building types such as hotels, cafes, supermarkets, and doctors' offices, ...