New areas of interest are now highlighted with new shades to depict different districts. "The world is full of information, which means highlighting necessary info on the map without overcrowding it is a balancing act. So as part of this update, we've removed elements that aren't absolutely required (like road outlines). The result is a cleaner look that makes it easier to see helpful and actionable information like traffic and transit," said the search giant.
The updated Maps app shows points of interest in Orange colour. Users would simply need to open the app and look for areas shaded in Orange.
"We determine "areas of interest" with an algorithmic process that allows us to highlight the areas with the highest concentration of restaurants, bars and shops. In high-density areas like NYC, we use a human touch to make sure we're showing the most active areas," said Google.
Different colour schemes in Google Maps will also let users differentiate between man-made or natural features and also easily identify hospitals, schools or highways.
The search giant recently rolled out Wi-Fi only mode to its Maps app through an update. Along with this, the update also included new notifications for mass transit related delays. Few weeks ago, it also sent out updates with sharper and more seamless imagery , using photos from Landsat 8 observation satellite developed through collaboration between NASA and the United States Geological Survey.
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