Google Maps is getting an update that the company says will bring new visual improvements, offering “even more details and granularity” and making it easier to understand what an area looks like. According to Google, the incoming update incorporates a new color-mapping algorithm that can translate high-definition satellite imagery into more colorful, vibrant maps.
Google also says that Maps will soon bring highly detailed street information that shows the accurate shape and width of a road to scale. “You can also see exactly where sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian islands are located–crucial information if you have accessibility needs, like wheelchair or stroller requirements”, the company said. The detailed street maps will start rolling out in London, New York and San Francisco in the coming months before expanding to more cities in the future.
