Live View is good, but not yet well optimized and quite greedy for the
battery. Google Maps on Android therefore deploys a split screen option
to display Street View and the map at the same time.
The Google
Maps application is enriched with a new feature on Android. It is now
possible to switch to split screen to see both Street View mode and the
map.
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An alternative to Live View
It becomes much more convenient to
use Street View while on the move. In fact, we can now follow our
movements live on the map, while continuing to visualize the Street View
images to find our way around.
The experience offered is
certainly not at the level of what we could have with augmented reality,
but the function has the merit of offering an alternative to Live View,
which is still in beta and needs to be improved. Especially since the
latter only works with activated navigation and is particularly battery
consuming.
Full screen or split screen
To activate the split screen, just
tap on the icon in the lower right corner of the screen when you are in
Google Maps Street View. The view will then be offset in the upper half
of the screen, and the map will appear at the bottom. A second press
allows you to return to full screen mode.
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The dual screen also works in landscape mode: Street View is then on the
left and the map on the right side of the screen. Those who have not
opened Street View for a long time will also be able to appreciate the
implemented landmarks, which make it easier to find a restaurant, a
monument or a place.
This split screen feature on Street View is
available on Google Maps version 10.59.1. The deployment being
progressive, all users should have access to it within a few days.
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