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By Anonymous

 Google Maps


Google Maps uses machine learning in combination with various data sources including aggregate location data, historical traffic patterns, local government data, and real-time feedback from users, to predict traffic. Hypothetically our app will employ the same techniques.In my opinion it’s a textbook example of a highly functional yet easy to use app and the design does a lot of the heavy lifting.


Here's the opening screen of Google Maps


The app tells us

-Our precise location on the map (if enabled)

-A search bar (with an audio dictation and profile feature included)

-Some buttons offering commonly searched amenities nearby

-A tool for finding directions

- A footer featuring some of the extended features










By pressing the blue direction button you can enter a location that you

want to travel to.



By choosing one of the options you're given more specific time details.



By swiping up you are shown the route on the map.













       Google maps vs Apple maps

Apple supports a more comprehensible and subtle map design. Apple Maps presents its data in a neat, simple-to-read format, which is designed to show only what is necessary on the screen for what the user is looking for at that minute. Apple Maps has a Flyover mode which lets you explore with 3D models of key formation. An additional exclusive design feature is how Apple manages labels and landmarks. Any renowned tourist allure or landmark has a unique 2D icon to represent its location. And the most amazing feature is the integration with Siri. These features give an advantage to Apple Maps. Whereas, Google Maps has bicycle maps for users who prefer bicycles in their routine. Google Map’s satellite view has a more realistic look. Smaller text and icons may look good and in keeping with the iOS visual, but Google Maps uses clearer and bigger icons to make the interface seem a bit more eye-catching.



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