Google Maps AR walking directions arrive on iOS and Android (2024)

FAQs

How do you get the walking directions on Google Maps on iPhone? ›

Search for a place or tap it on the map. In the bottom left, tap Directions. It'll show a car, bus, bike, person waving, or person walking.

On the Android version of Google Maps, the navigation works more like a standalone GPS device. It automatically updates your next turn based on your current location. With the iPhone, you have to constantly advance the directions in order to keep up with what your next turn is.

As you walk along your route, Maps speaks walking-specific directions for turns and maneuvers like walking up stairs. On supported models and in select areas, you can view immersive walking instructions that use the iPhone camera and augmented reality to show you where to turn.

Android-Only Features

Android also provides additional layers including 3D imagery and a terrain layer. On Android you can save and load maps or locations. You can load the same maps and locations in Google Maps on your computer if you are logged in with your Google account.

Despite these concurrent improvements to Google Maps, their combined effect hasn't stopped users coming away impressed by how far Apple's navigational guidance has come. Based on anecdotal reports, the app is increasingly recommended by users for its cleaner view versus the more cluttered design of Google Maps.

Or, maybe you want to share your location from your Android phone to an iPhone. Is it possible to share your location with friends on different model devices? The answer is yes, and we recommend doing so with the Google Maps app. Don't worry, we'll explain how to do it.

For walking—If you're walking, click the pedestrian icon on the toolbar. The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate walking routes. For cycling—If you're biking or cycling, click the cycling icon on the toolbar. The routes on the map will slightly change to accommodate safe biking routes.

Thanks for using MapMyFitness, MapMyRun, MapMyRide, or MapMyWalk! To get started using the app, select the app icon from your home screen.

On your iPhone or iPad, to view detailed directions, pull up the bottom window. If a preview is available for a step, a photo shows. To get to Street View for the step you want, tap the photo. To get to the next step in the route, at the bottom, pull left.

How to change Google Maps route on Android? ›

Click on the account icon to open the menu pane. Go to Settings > Navigation settings. Then you need to make sure the Mute state is set to Unmuted and the Guidance Volume is set to Normal. Once done, check if the Google Maps voice not working issue has been resolved.