Nov 18, 2022 14:00:00

Google Maps & Google Shopping updates functions that make full use of AR, enabling store information and 3D models of products to be checked with AR

Google Maps and Google Shopping, the map services provided by Google, have been updated and implemented multiple new functions that make full use of AR.

New Maps updates to help you make the most of the holidays

https://blog.google/products/maps/new-maps-updates-to-help-you-make-the-most-of-the-holidays/

In September 2022, Google Maps will be able to search for ATMs etc. with the AR navigation function ' Live View '. In addition, from the fourth week of November 2022, live view search will be available in cities such as London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Live view is available on both Android and iOS versions of Google Maps.

You will be able to open the Google Maps app in these cities and use Live View to search for nearby coffee shops, banks, ATMs, and more. Live view is a navigation function using AR, so when you point your smartphone's camera at it, what is in that direction is displayed, so it is possible to know the direction of the destination more intuitively than a normal map.

It's easy to use, tap the camera icon in the search box of Google Maps.

Then the live view screen will appear. You can check the store information by tapping the pin on the screen.

In addition, the information of electric vehicle charging stations displayed on Google Maps will be more detailed. To make it easier for users to find the best charging station for their electric vehicle, a 'Fast charge' filter and charging output information such as '50kW' and '150kW' will be displayed. will be

In addition, since 2020, it has been possible to check

wheelchair-accessible locations on the Google Maps app, but you can enable 'Wheelchair-accessible locations' from 'Barrier-free' on the 'Settings' screen. In , buildings with wheelchair-accessible entrances will now have a wheelchair icon in the business profile portion, and the icon will now have a strikethrough in areas that are not accessible.

In the same way, you can also check for barrier-free seats, toilets, and parking lots. Wheelchair accessibility is based on input from business owners and contributions from the Google Maps community. Wheelchair-accessible areas are also helpful for people pushing strollers, carrying large luggage, and wanting to avoid stairs.

In addition, Google has also announced an update to its AR shopping feature in the United States.

Use new AR features to shop for beauty products and shoes
https://blog.google/products/shopping/more-ways-to-shop-in-ar/

Google offers an AR shopping feature that allows you to purchase products while checking what happens when you use beauty products. Since foundation was the most searched for beauty product, Google introduced a feature called Foundation Match to AR shopping that allows you to check the shade of foundation on the skin of various models. In Foundation Match, 148 models are prepared for various spectrums such as skin color, age, gender, face shape, ethnicity, skin type, etc., so choose a model that resembles your own skin. It is possible to simulate 'when using foundation'.

Google AR | Beauty Photo Library-YouTube


In addition, I was able to check furniture etc. with the AR shopping function, but it also supports sneakers. As a result, by expressing the shoes you are considering purchasing in AR, you can check the details such as the color, laces, and sole of the shoe 'as if you were holding it in your hand'.

Only brands like Saucony, VANS, and Merrell support AR shopping, but any brand with 3D assets for sneakers or furniture can make their products AR shopping ready.