Information in this article applies to Google Maps forAndroidandiOSdevices.

How Often Is Google Maps Updated?

Googleregularly releases updates for Google Maps to ensure accuracy and improve directions.

Updating Google Maps

If yoursmartphoneortabletis set up toautomatically update Android apps, these new features will become available right away.

you’re free to alsoenable automatic updates for iPhone appsto keep Google Maps up to date.

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Updating Google Maps on iPhone

If you see Maps under theUpdates pendingsection, tapUpdatenext to the app.

If it was recently updated, you’ll see it listed in the lower half of the screen.

TapUpdatesin the bottom-right corner.

Public transit features in Google Maps

Scroll down and look for Google Maps.

If you see it, tapUpdatenext to the app.

Enter yourApple ID/Apple Accountand password if prompted.

Google also introducedVoice Guidance for Google Mapsto help pedestrians navigate on foot.