New Interface for Google Maps more Material Design for all, including iOS users
Google unveiled the new look of Google Maps in line with the dictates of the new Material Design. Google showed the new interface of Google Maps on iOS and Android mobile devices. This is designed keeping in mind the new Material Design of Android 5.0 Lollipop, more in line with the minimalist trends of the moment, and saturated colors. The news will come on the various supported platforms ” in the coming days, ” according to the press release issued by Evelyn Kim, UX designer on Google Maps.
” Colors and textures are bright, the trend of the moment, and Google Maps follows this trend, with a new style to make it easier to move and travel, ” reads the statement. ” The new look is the creation of surfaces and shadows that resemble the real world with the new material feel of Google Maps, and layer keys come to life in such a way that the user is able to find out where to touch to know the directions, the recommendations and pictures. ”
The update for the next few days will include other new features including more widespread implementation of Uber, of which the app will provide prices and estimated travel times of a hypothetical race with Uber, rather than by public transport. To get the feature, you will need to have the Uber app installed on the device. OpenTable also be integrated in a more fine within the app, allowing you to book a table in the local supported. This feature will be available initially only in the US market.
Google wants to make his ” material feel ” a kind of universal language of design, not only available on Android devices, but also on those of its competitors within the official client of its services. The update will provide characterization graphics much like on the iPhone, which, according to the pictures released, is also expected to be fully compatible with the new display of the new generation of phones.
