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TL;DR
- Google Maps for Put on OS is now rolling out an replace that provides offline map help.
- Offline maps will likely be mechanically synced to the gadget throughout charging or when linked to Wi-Fi.
- The replace up to now has been confirmed to be rolling out for the Pixel Watch 2 in addition to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 and above.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is on its method into clients’ fingers beginning in September, bringing with it a variety of thrilling new specs and options, together with a bigger variant this time round. Whereas many of those modifications are associated to {hardware}, software program enhancements will be equally vital. One of many promised new software program options is offline map help for Google Maps, however you’ll have the ability to get it sooner because the characteristic is beginning to rollout to Google Maps for Put on OS now.
Whereas you’ll have to manually obtain the app replace, Google says it’ll mechanically auto-download offline maps to the watch out of your profile and can sync and test both once you’re on Wi-Fi or whereas your gadget is charging. There’s even a brand new “Offline maps” inside the Settings. As with Google Maps on Android, you’ll know if the watch is utilizing an area map as you’ll see a cloud image with a line via it on the high to the left of the present time indicator inside the Google Maps app.
So which gadgets will see the replace? Whereas we don’t have a complete checklist, 9to5Google notes they’re seeing the brand new characteristic with model 11.140.0701.W of Google Maps on Put on OS for the Pixel Watch 2, and a report from SamMobile signifies the Google Maps replace can also be rolling out to Samsung Put on OS gadgets relationship again so far as the Galaxy Watch 4.
When you’re rocking the newest replace it’s best to get an replace message the primary time you open Google maps that signifies “Offline maps on the telephone are auto-downloaded to the watch.”
