Android's Find Hub now allows you to change map views for more convenient device tracking.
You can now switch between street, satellite, terrain, and traffic views.
Google is introducing a significant update to its Find Hub app on Android, enhancing the map experience for users tracking devices. Previously, Find Hub only provided a basic street map view. With the latest update, users now have access to three additional map layers, enabling them to toggle between traffic, satellite, and terrain views.
To change layers, users can tap the new floating action button (FAB) located in the top-right corner of the main map screen. This action brings up a pop-up menu containing three map options: Default, Satellite, and Terrain, along with a Map details option for the traffic view. These new layers bring Find Hub’s mapping capabilities closer to those of Google Maps, providing users with more contextual information while locating Android devices or wearables.
The Satellite view aids in identifying landmarks in unfamiliar surroundings, the terrain view simplifies understanding changes in elevation, and the traffic overlay assists users in planning routes to locate a lost device. This quality-of-life improvement significantly enhances usability, making it easier for users to track family devices and wearables.
The rollout of new map layers is occurring gradually.
As reported by 9to5Google, the new map layers are being released to users in version 3.1.485-2 of the Find Hub app through a server-side update. This appears to be a phased rollout, expected to reach all users within the next few days. Once available, users should notice the new FAB on the map view beneath the account switcher.
Although it is a minor update, the inclusion of map layers indicates Google's attentiveness to making its apps more useful. For users who frequently use Find Hub, this update is a welcomed enhancement, making device tracking more efficient and intuitive, particularly in areas where the basic street view may lack sufficient detail.
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Android's Find Hub now allows you to change map views for more convenient device tracking.
Google is launching an update for Android's Find Hub that features a new option to change map layers for more detailed information.