Google Maps tests Live Activity feature on iPhone for better real-time navigation

Google Maps is stepping up its game by testing a feature that iPhone users have been waiting for: Live Activities. The feature promises to bring dynamic and glanceable information directly to the iPhone’s lock screen and dynamic island, enhancing the user experience.

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What are the live activities?

Live Activities are notifications from apps that provide real-time information on the iPhone’s lock screen and Always On display. Apps like Uber and Lyft have used this feature effectively to show updates on pickup and dropoff statuses. Google Maps is now joining the race to provide more convenience and timely updates to its users. 9to5google,

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Google Maps Live Activities Tour

While Live Activities has been a major feature on Android for some time, Google Maps for iOS has been slow to integrate the feature. Google first released support for Live Activities in 2023, indicating its plans to implement it for the iPhone 15. However, the rollout never came to fruition, leaving users in anticipation.

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Recently, Google has been testing Live Activities on select iPhones. Some lucky users have reported seeing live directions on their lock screen while using Google Maps for navigation. The feature is versatile, working seamlessly whether you’re navigating via public transport or using navigation in the car.

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How to Enable Live Activities on Google Maps

If you’re interested in trying out this feature, there is a setting you can enable within the Google Maps app. Navigate to the Settings menu and toggle on “Guidelines visible while navigating.” Although this does not guarantee immediate access to live activities, it increases your chances of being part of the testing phase.

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The anticipation continues

Despite limited testing, reception to Live Activities on Google Maps has been overwhelmingly positive. Users are eager for Google to finalize and implement this feature, as it promises to make navigation on iPhones more intuitive and user-friendly.

While we wait for Google to officially launch Live Activities on Google Maps for iOS, the anticipation and excitement around the feature continues to grow. For now, users can only hope that Google will make this feature widely available soon, enhancing the navigation experience for iPhone users around the world.

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