Google Maps will receive augmented reality function. But she will not be able to use for too long for the sake of safety

3D shots will help you find the way.

Google announced the appearance of AR mode in Google Maps, and also demonstrated the application in action, reports The Wall Street Journal. The first to access the function will be “ local experts ”.

The new functionality will work as follows: after starting the camera, the application will determine the location of the user and compare it with the Street View database. As soon as the system clarifies the location, 3D shots will appear on the screen indicating the road in the right direction.

Moreover, the company does not want users to relied too much on the function of augmented reality. Therefore, if you leave the phone in AR mode for a long time, the screen will darken. Google goes to such a measure for the sake of people's safety, as well as to save a smartphone battery.

In 2017, Yandex.Maps for iOS received augmented reality support on the Apple Arkit platform. The application works on the same principle as Google Maps, but paves the route using virtual points instead of arrows.

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