Google I/O 2018 was announced that it's going to introduce Augmented Reality(AR) in Google maps this year. So as part of this Google testing AR navigation feature on some devices. Google Maps is functioning to leverage the camera to overlay walking directions, business listings, and different useful guides. Now, this feature is available only for beta testers.
The Wall Street Journal
had active time with the coming AR navigation feature. In Google Maps,
locations can feature a brand new “Start AR” button — aboard the normal
“Directions” — which will launch the interface shown off at I/O.
Most of the screen is a live camera view, but the bottom third is a circular window that shows a traditional overhead map view with your route. Similar to ARCore-powered experiences and Lens, users first have to move their phone around so that the camera can recognize objects with colorful dots denoting recognition progress.
The WSJ observes,
however “the camera gave the impression to acknowledge some landmarks and
notice wherever it absolutely was, with exceptional exactitude.” As elaborate
at I/O, Google is investing what it calls a visible Positioning System to
appear for landmarks — courtesy of Street read — to “estimate precise position
and orientation.”
Everything from floating
place markers to arrows and pins square measure animated fancifully and during
a funny massive fashion to induce your attention.
Google shared many
qualifiers regarding the feature. For one, it's meant for walking directions
and to not be used whereas driving, thanks to possible safety distractions. The
WSJ found that the AR navigation feature was aggressive at preserving your phone’s
battery life and information usage. Lowering your phone can launch the quality
map, whereas the screen mechanically darkens when an amount of your time.
The company conjointly
set out ideal use cases, like well-hidden alleys or sophisticated intersections.
At this stage, Google isn't advocating that this be the “primary method you get
around,” however rather one thing that integrates to your usual commute.
Google is creating AR
navigation on the market 1st to native Guides that square measure prolific at
providing reviews, adding photos, and change data in Maps. On the far side this
sure tester community, Google failed to specify a wider availableness timeline,
heavily accenting that a lot of testing is needed.
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