This news has come from 9toGoogle, which revealed that pair of Google Widgets are available for the iOS home screen. Among the two widgets, one is called “Find places nearby” which uses a search bar similar to Google’s iOS Gmail and Search widgets. whereas the second Google Maps iOS widget, named “Know before you go” allows you to see the latest traffic conditions and more.
iPhone Users Get New Google Maps Widgets
Many users are confusing these Maps widgets with some of the widgets already available on Apple devices such as Travel Times, Transit Departures, Local Guides, and Traffic, however, they both are separate entities.
Users who are planning to install these widgets can press and hold on to empty Home screen space. Click on the “button place in the upper left-hand corner and tap Google Maps widgets. If you are not able to see the widgets, you need to uninstall Google Maps and reinstall the latest version from the app store. Also Read: Google Maps Gets Improved With Inside Live View AR Directions
