Heads up, Google Maps fans – your navigation is about to get a sweet 3D upgrade! The app is finally rolling out 3D buildings while you’re en route, instead of just in the layers tab. Talk about a game changer for big city driving!
Yep, no more staring at flat maps trying to spot that next turn in an unfamiliar downtown. Now the buildings will pop up in 3D to give you helpful landmarks along the way! It’s live for some users on iOS and Android when zoomed in during navigation mode.
To turn it on, just enable the “3D” layer in your map details settings. Then the buildings should start materializing as you drive through cities or dense areas. Perfect for when you really need the extra visual cues!
Of course it only works in highly-developed spots, not rural roads. And you’ll need to zoom in close to see the 3D outlines. But man, what a handy feature for urban mazes where everything looks the same.
Android Auto and CarPlay users are also reporting 3D buildings, though no official word on a wide launch yet. Either way, this is primed to level up your maps game, making unfamiliar cities feel a bit more navigable.
The see-through building outlines help you spot turns without totally blocking the map, too. It’s not a huge change, but should be super practical for heavy city use.
So keep an eye out, Google Mappers – your navigation is getting more dimensional! No more aimless wandering downtown thanks to these handy 3D landmarks. Your maps are popping out of the screen to guide you through concrete jungles. Who needs GPS voice directions when you’ve got hologram buildings? The future of navigation is looking 3D and dramatic!
