Google is giving its popular Maps app a redesign and new features for its 15th birthday.
The tweaks to the app, announced in a blog post Thursday, put greater emphasis on discovery and recommendations with three new tabs on the bottom of the screen:"Saved,""Contribute" and"Updates." The"Commute" and"Explore" tabs will remain, while the"For You" button will be removed. Google Maps has new features for its 15th birthday."Saved" includes bookmarks of places you've visited or want to go.
And in some countries it will say whether public transit has a separate section for women to ride, including Japan and India.Google Maps has a new logo.Google said the refreshed app will begin rolling out Thursday on iOS and Android devices.Read MoreLast week, Apple released a refreshed version of its Maps app. The app has similar features to Google's, including bookmarks and interactive street views. Apple also highlighted Maps' privacy features.
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