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Google announced the addition of Plus Code to Google Maps on Tuesday in New Delhi. Actually, these are area and local codes, with the help of which it will be easier for Google Maps users to know the address. Also, users will now get the facility of voice navigation in 6 other languages (Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam). Google has informed that now users will be able to instantly switch voice navigation to another language in the app. Apart from this, the company is now focusing on showing the address more accurately in the app and giving better results.
As we mentioned earlier, Google Maps will add Plus codes in India in a move towards providing a better experience. “To generate the Plus code, the user will have to zoom in on the location,” the Google Maps team said. You will have to enter the PIN of the location and then tap on the PIN to see the code. The company said that the Plus Code will be absolutely free to use. These can also be used offline and it will also be convenient to share them with another user.
Now location information will be made available through Plus code in Google search also. Plus Codes is currently made available for Android. These will be brought for iOS later. The feature has been brought to Map My India, which was launched last year. Google said, “The company is in talks with the government to increase the Plus Code. We have already worked on Plus Code with Book My Show.”
“Add an Address” feature has also been added to Google Maps. For this, the user has to enter the name of Google Maps app – Search for a location (say Connaught Place) – place – house or apartment. After this the app will start searching for the requested location through satellite. After this, options of address, city, state and pin code will be made available.
Image: Google Maps Event
After approval, the user will be given 15 points. “Addresses should only include public information, such as house numbers, landmarks,” said Suren Ruhela, director of Google Maps for Emerging Markets. It should not include any personal information. Such as name and phone number.” At the event, Google mentioned that like other developing countries, India too has a GPS problem. With the new capabilities, Google Maps will automatically identify nearby landmarks and addresses. It will also help the user in reaching the certified user.
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