If you’ve used Google Maps on your iPhone or with CarPlay, you may have noticed that a crucial navigation feature was missing. Although some users claimed to have a speedometer on their iPhones in the past, Google has been testing this update on Apple devices multiple times without making an official announcement. However, last week, some of our readers informed us that the speedometer had been activated on their devices. While many believed it was just another unadvertised experiment by Google, it turns out that this is not the case.
Google has recently confirmed that the speedometer and speed limits are indeed being implemented for Apple users. The rollout is happening gradually, so if you don’t see the speedometer in your Google Maps app on your iPhone, just be patient and check again in a few days. It seems that the availability of the speedometer is not tied to a specific Google Maps version, but updating to the latest build might increase your chances of getting it sooner.
Once the speedometer feature is available on Google Maps for your iPhone, it should also become accessible on CarPlay. So, whether you’re using your phone or your car’s infotainment system, you’ll soon have access to this much-desired feature.
If you already have speed limits enabled in Google Maps on your iPhone, you don’t need to do anything. The speedometer should automatically appear on your screen when Google activates it for your device. Many people found it frustrating that the Google Maps speedometer was missing on iPhone and CarPlay. Some even switched to Waze, another Google-owned app that includes a speedometer and alerts for exceeding speed limits.
Google introduced the speedometer and speed limits for Android devices in 2019, gradually expanding it to more users with phones running its mobile operating system. The feature was also available on Android Auto. It’s important to note that the speed information displayed on Google Maps may differ from what you see on your car’s dashboard. This is because Google Maps uses GPS data to calculate your speed, which is generally more accurate than the dashboard reading. However, it’s still advisable to rely on your vehicle’s data to avoid speeding. Let me know in the comment box below if the speedometer is already available on your iPhone and CarPlay.
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