Google Maps' 'Dark Mode' coming soon for iPhone users

August 04, 2021 technews,

 

San Francisco is a city in California. Google has announced new upgrades to its Google Maps app for iPhone users, including the addition of Dark Mode.

The most prominent new feature is Dark Mode, which has long been requested by Google Maps app users. Dark Mode is an alternative to the light mode that gives the user interface a darker appearance to match other dark mode apps on iOS devices.

Dark Mode will be accessible "in the coming weeks," according to Google, and you can enable it in the Google Maps Settings section once it's available. According to MacRumors, Google claims that dark mode in Google Maps will preserve battery life and "give eyes a break."

Dark Mode was initially introduced by Apple with iOS 13, but it took Google some time to add support to its apps. Google began rolling out a real dark mode option to Android users earlier this year, and the iOS version of Google Maps' dark mode appears comparable to the Android version.

Google has also announced the availability of new Messages integration, in addition to dark mode.

Google Maps users can utilize the Google Maps button in the Messages app to share their current position with others in an iMessage. By default, the location is shared for one hour, but you can extend it for up to three days or halt it at any moment.

The business also mentioned the functionality of the widget, which allows iPhone users to add a Google Maps widget to their Home Screen or Today View. Widgets can be used to check traffic or locate nearby locations. The Google Maps app is available for free on the App Store.