Google adds Immersive View mode to its Map services in multiple cities
Recently, Google introduced enhancements to its Google Maps service, incorporating the AI-driven realistic 3D “Immersive View” mode, previously announced, into its route planning. The update is anticipated to be available for Android and iOS devices in cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris, San Jose, Seattle, Tokyo, and Venice.
Following this upgrade, not only can users in these cities leverage Google Maps on their mobile devices to gain a more immersive understanding of current road conditions, but they can also glean insights about potential traffic jams, and weather changes like rain, aiding decisions on whether to use public transportation or walk to their destination.
Google initially showcased its AI-generated realistic 3D “Immersive View” mode at the 2022 Google I/O event, with further enhancements introduced at this year’s event. Apart from extending this feature to more cities, the update gives users a more intuitive experience when planning their journeys.
With the refinement of map details through artificial intelligence, users can more effortlessly pinpoint their location within unfamiliar environments and navigate more accurately, discerning the appropriate driving lane and verifying current speed limits.
Furthermore, this update incorporates charging station details within Google Maps, aiding electric vehicle users in swiftly locating charging points. Users can now directly verify on the map if the charging specifications match their vehicle, along with the corresponding charging power, and ascertain if the charging station is currently operational.
Another noteworthy enhancement involves leveraging billions of user-contributed photos on Google Maps for deep learning training. This ensures that the search functionality on Google Maps can cater to more conversational search queries, facilitating users in effortlessly locating their desired destinations.
