Google Maps now has a split-screen street view option on Android. Enabling it allows you to use Street View and the map at the same time, which makes finding and navigating to a destination – or practically exploring the surrounding area– much easier than relying only on the map or on the street.
Street View with split screen is available for all users with Google Maps version 10.59.1 or later. You can download the app and check for new updates Google Play Store.
How to enable Street View with split screen in Google Maps
- Open Google Maps on your Android device and search for the destination.
- Touch the view mode menu (it’s the circle button with stacked squares) and Select “Street view.”
- Tap anywhere on the map to zoom out on Street View. It will open at the top of the screen in portrait mode or on the left shelf of the screen in landscape mode.
While in split view, you can tap and drag either the Street View window or the map to get around the area. Any movement will affect both points of view. You can touch “Expand” at the bottom right of the Street View window to spread it to full screen and hide the map. Touch the button again to return to split screen mode.
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When you have found your destination and are ready to leave, there is other recent features that can help you get safe. For those hooves the app can show you where you’re going Walking navigation AR. You can also try detailed voice guidance option so you don’t have to look at the phone while you’re walking – that is also useful for visually impaired users. And if you drive, make sure Connect your favorite music app to Google Maps so you can control your songs with with your voice without switching applications.