How to use Google Maps AR based directions to find your way

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How to use Google Maps AR based directions to
find your way
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Introduction

• Google Map Finding a specific location in this
  fast-moving world can be a little difficult. It
  can be easy for a person to get turned around
  from the right location. Googles solution to
  address this issue is to integrate augmented
  reality AR for navigation. It points the
  correct way to turn for that corresponding person.

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Google I/O 2019

• This announcement is made in Google I/O 2018, and
  it is finally rolled out in Google maps app. This
  mode is currently available only to the pixel
  phone. This includes newly launched Pixel 3a. You
  have to update your Google maps app to receive
  this feature. Your Google Map has to be on
  Version 10.15 or later version. you can check
  your Google Maps version from Settings -gt About,
  terms and Privacy options. This AR feature is
  available in Pixel phone and it works only in
  outdoors, and it is not available in India.

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How to use AR Mode

• Type in your destination address and make sure
  you have selected Walking navigation. AR mode
  only works in this navigation. you can see a
  button Start AR. Tap on this button, The Camera
  app will launch.

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Cont..

• At the bottom of the phone, you can see a small
  part of the map, so you will still have a
  top-down view. You will need to turn you slowly
  so that the camera can see the buildings and
  signs around you. It will take a few seconds to
  get through the details. After Recognizing, you
  will see a giant virtual market on the street and
  it will be telling you which direction to head.

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