iPhone users will soon have access to a highly anticipated feature on Google Maps: an in-app speedometer display. This feature, already available on the Android version of Google Maps is gradually being introduced on iOS. It aims to enhance the navigation experience and assist drivers in adhering to speed limits and avoiding expensive fines.
- Google is gradually introducing a speedometer on the iOS version of Google Maps.
- This feature, already available on Android, provides better accuracy than your vehicle’s speedometer.
- Using this feature responsibly can help you avoid speeding and the associated fines.
Since its debut in 2009 on the Motorola DROID, Google Maps has consistently improved to deliver a more comprehensive and precise navigation experience. Adding the speedometer to the iOS version represents a significant advancement in this evolution, aligning the features available to iPhone users with those enjoyed by Android users.
Finally, the speedometer in Google Maps for iPhone
Integrating a speedometer into a navigation app like Google Maps offers several benefits. According to Autoevolution, a GPS-based speedometer is more accurate than your vehicle’s dashboard. This more reliable data helps you control your speed better and stay within legal limits.
Additionally, by combining navigation and speed information in one app, Google Maps makes driving simpler. There’s no need to switch between different displays; you can check your route and speed at a glance. This reduces distractions and helps keep your eyes on the road.
Gradual rollout
Don’t see this new feature on your app yet? That’s normal. Its rollout is gradual and currently limited by material and geographical constraints. Some iPhone users in the United States have already noticed the occasional appearance of the speedometer on their Google Maps app. One Reddit user reported seeing the feature on his iPhone 14 Pro, while it was missing on an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
This isn’t surprising. Google, like others, always releases new features gradually to adapt to real conditions and ensure reliability before a wide-scale launch. In this case, the company is also taking time to meet the legal requirements of various local laws regarding phone use while driving.
