Following Android again in July, Google Maps is now rolling out a sheet-based redesign that replaces most fullscreen UIs within the iPhone app.
Upon opening the map, you’ll discover that every one backside sheets within the app function extra rounded corners. After tapping on a spot itemizing and sliding all the best way up, the map stays seen on the high behind the standing bar. This sliver helps protect context as you navigate via the app.
The opposite huge usability change is that you just now not shut listings by tapping a again button on the left facet of the search bar. As an alternative, there’s a brand new ‘x’ in the correct nook of the sheet subsequent to the share shortcut, whereas search has been eliminated. This could assist reachability and one-handed utilization, whereas this habits additionally matches Apple Maps.
Previous (Android) vs. new (iOS)
In the meantime, Google Maps has redesigned the instructions UI after tapping the floating motion button. The preliminary web page for getting into a vacation spot is unchanged and stays fullscreen.
Nevertheless, as soon as a location is entered, the highest of the display screen simply exhibits the beginning/finish location in a floating rectangle. The mode transportation switcher has been moved to the underside for improved attain.
Google extensively rolled out this alteration in July on Android, and we’re now seeing this sheet redesign in Google Maps for iPhone with model 25.10.2 at this time.
