Google , “secretly” released an update for its Android app Google Maps has reportedly . The new update integrates With Google Street View into the app. the new feature you’ll be able to see interactive panoramic images of streets on your smartphone . Here’s how you can access the new update.
Note that the locations shown by Google Street View have always been accessible in the Google Maps web app via the Pegman icon. However, on the Android version you would have to open a separate app to view the panoramic images.
The new update to the app, however, changes that. The pegmannow be integrated into the Google Maps Android app. Google has not made an official announcement about the new feature. However, an observant user spotted the secret update and contacted 9to5Google to spread the news.
If you want to quickly access Street View imagery, simply click on 'layers' and select 'Explore'. Doing so will show you all available streets, colored blue.
How to get the update?
If you have the latest version of Google Maps installed on your Android device , then the update will have been done automatically . Therefore, the next time you use the app, the feature will be available. Of course, there is also the option to update the app manually by going to the Play Store, under “Apps & games” and clicking on the “Update” icon . For installing updates, you can learn more details here .
