When following a navigation route on Google Maps, your position is represented by an arrow except in specific occasions such as their anniversary. However, it is possible change navigation arrow for 3D cars, with three designs to choose from.
The functionality is not entirely new – in Google Maps for iOS it is available for a couple of years– but it goes very unnoticed because there is no clear indication that it is possible until you come across it when tap the navigation arrow icon.
Trade the arrow for a car
Google Maps and Waze are two maps and navigation applications owned by Google, although the second has more customization options, how can choose which icon represents you on the map during a navigation.
This is not something entirely new for Google Maps, as the company has toyed with the idea on various occasions for special events or as an Easter egg shape. However, it is possible toggle between three car layouts instead of using the navigation arrow, and the process couldn’t be easier.
To do so, you just need to tap on the blue icon of the arrow that represents you on the map, until the menu appears below Choose vehicle icon. There are currently three different car designs in red, yellow and green, in addition to the usual blue navigation arrow.
As soon as you tap on one of the cars, it will be used to represent you on the map with a 3D model which is well visible even if you zoom in or out on the map. In addition, the selection you make will remain present the next time you follow a route on Google Maps.
Of course, if at any point you change your mind and do you want to go back to the blue arrowYou just have to retrace your steps, tap on the car icon and choose the navigation arrow from the menu.
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How to change the Google Maps arrow icon for a 3D car
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Ivan Ramirez
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