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Google Maps’ AR walking directions comes to iOS and Android

Google Maps Live View that shows you via a Pokémon-like visual overlay how to get to your destination. Now, Google has announced that it’s rolling Live View out in much wider beta to modern Android and iOS phones equipped with ARCore or ARKit.

At its I/O developer conference, Google unveiled a limited release of the app for Pixel devices owners and Local Guides. One of the key changes it made was to limit screen time while walking to make the experience safer.

You can hold your phone up next to streets and your surroundings to see arrows and directions overlaid on top of the camera view to make it far easier to locate buildings and your destination.

Android devices that support ARCore or iPhones that include ARKit support will be able to access Google Maps Live View in beta this week.

The new Google Maps Live View feature is part of a bigger update to Google’s mapping service. Google wants Travel and Maps to be the place you plan your trips from start to finish, and it’s adding in features to help travelers plan trips.

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