Google Maps gets 'search with live view' and other features: Know more

Showcased at the Google's Search On event in September, the new search features on Maps includes the ability to search surroundings using the phone's camera

Google Maps gets new search features ahead of the holiday season. Among others, there is a new live view feature, which the American software giant showcases during its Search On event in September. The newly introduced updates in Maps include the ability to search your surroundings with your phone’s camera. Below are the details:

Search with live view

This feature allows users to find information about places around them and spot places that are not in their immediate view, all by using the phone camera. The live view feature also tells the users in what direction and how far the