#Google #Maps Rolling Out #Material Theme for some #designs

Before we get started, I need to reiterate that this is a server-side update. Despite being on the latest Beta version of Maps, I still have the regular interface all over. We've only received one tip of it too, which makes us think it's quite limited in terms of rollout.

 The new interface is a lot whiter than the current Google Maps design. The search bar gets rounded corners and most buttons move to a stadium shape instead of a rectangle with rounded corners. Product Sans font is used for many text elements, and many icons are different. The Drivingand Transit screens don't see a lot of functional changes.

 However, the Explore screen is completely overhauled. Beside the new rounded colorful icons for categories, there is a scrolling carousel of different restaurant types, and a featured public list.

 Scrolling further reveals more lists, including publicly shared ones created by websites or by Google. After that, you get the list of upcoming events nearby (those are already there in the old interface) with one new addition: selection options for different event timings.

 Delving deeper into the Explore section, you can discover and search through more categories including food, things to do, shopping, and services.

 Overall, most of the interface elements have been transformed for a full Material Theme look. But there's still one thing missing compared to the Maps version we saw at I/O: the new For You bottom tab with its personal recommendations and scores isn't live yet. Google said it would be rolling out over the "next few months" so we may have to wait a little longer to see it.

Source:AndroidPolice

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