It took half a decade after it was introduced to the feature set under Android, but Google seems to be in the process of adding a speedometer and speed limit details to its Google Maps app on iOS.
Per TechCrunch, Google has begun testing the feature in India and seems ready to roll out the feature to Google Maps globally. Google has subsequently confirmed that the speedometer will be available to all users on iPhone, though it did not give a timescale.
Google’s current support page only mentions Android. It also, though, stresses that the speedometer figure is “for informational use only.”
“Make sure to use your vehicle’s speedometer to confirm your actual driving speed,” it continues.
It’s also been noted that unlike a regular speedometer, the one displayed on a Google Maps screen will reportedly change color if the driver exceeds the speed limit. It’s also been noted that the feature may not be available in all locations.
Apple introduced the speed limit feature to Apple Maps in 2020 and has since been rolling it out to more countries.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and TechCrunch