We hear about it all the time Google Maps a fiasco around the world that sent people in a strange direction and ultimately plunged them into the “worst case scenario.” Now, a modern post published on the Android Developer Blog gives a glimpse that Maps will be getting a modern version update better with directions.
The post talks about a potential update that Maps will receive with the release Connected orientation provider (FOP) API that aims to better detect “orientation” on Android devices, regardless of the hardware used by different OEMs on their devices.
According to the post, the update will make Maps better interpret directions to be more true by combining gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data.
However, Google’s idea of using data from all sensors is not modern, the company has already used the API before, but the update will improve magnetic interference. According to the post, the changes will affect not only Google Maps but also third-party apps that apply Google Maps to share navigation data.
Please note that the update will be performed on the internals of Google Maps and will not impact the user interface or layout of the app. Also, updated API will be implemented on the server side or by updating the application on devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
How will this affect users?
As mentioned, the update will not change anything about the app’s appearance or user interface. The changes are internal and take the form of an API that will be automatically sent via update. That said, the update aims to improve guidance, especially in busy areas.
The post talks about a potential update that Maps will receive with the release Connected orientation provider (FOP) API that aims to better detect “orientation” on Android devices, regardless of the hardware used by different OEMs on their devices.
According to the post, the update will make Maps better interpret directions to be more true by combining gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data.
However, Google’s idea of using data from all sensors is not modern, the company has already used the API before, but the update will improve magnetic interference. According to the post, the changes will affect not only Google Maps but also third-party apps that apply Google Maps to share navigation data.
Please note that the update will be performed on the internals of Google Maps and will not impact the user interface or layout of the app. Also, updated API will be implemented on the server side or by updating the application on devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
How will this affect users?
As mentioned, the update will not change anything about the app’s appearance or user interface. The changes are internal and take the form of an API that will be automatically sent via update. That said, the update aims to improve guidance, especially in busy areas.
