Sticking to speed limits while driving using Google Maps may soon become a lot easier on the iPhone, as an on-screen speedometer is now available for some users.
The speedometer has been spotted in both the iOS and CarPlay versions of Google Maps. Self-evolution Unfortunately, it seems that no one has been able to get any screenshots or photos of the post yet.
This speedometer uses GPS data so it’s more accurate than the car’s own speedometer and can be conveniently located when checking upcoming directions.
While the feature is already available on some Android versions of Google Maps, its arrival on iOS and CarPlay versions of Google Maps is welcome news for Apple users, who currently can only see the speed limit for the current road while driving.
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If you’re not stuck with Google Maps but still want a speedometer in your navigation app right now, Waze offers both iPhone and Android users a way to get real-time speed information in their mapping app.
For most users, Apple Maps is just like Google Maps in that it only shows you speed limits, but thanks to iOS 18, things like topographical maps, preset and custom hiking routes, and more make Apple Maps even more useful when you’re outside your car.
It’s a shame that the speedometer in Google Maps has limited availability for now. Reddit User They claim they were only able to find a speedometer on one of the two iPhones they own, but if the feature makes it to all devices it will be a very welcome upgrade, although it’s unclear how long it will take for the feature to be fully rolled out.
At its Made by Google event on August 13, Google may take a break from announcing the rumored Pixel 9 series and Pixel Watch 3 to talk a bit about updates to Google Maps and other popular apps.