Google I/O 2018: AR comes to Google Maps for easier navigation

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(AR) has clearly dominated I/O 2018. The is gradually bringing AR to the core of most of our everyday applications, including Maps.

announced a new AR mode for its Maps. The feature essentially brings Street View and merges it with map overlays and location-based positioning for an easy-to-use navigation, reports.

The demo showed off how the large part of the navigation screen includes the street image captured by the on-board camera. The turn-by-turn directions are provided with large arrows, while a small half-circle displays you some context of where you are and how long it will take you to reach the destination.

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First Published: Wed, May 09 2018. 11:40 IST