Google Maps update begins rolling out to users with this redesigned layout

Google Maps for Android was updated with a redesigned interface earlier this year and is now finally rolling out to users in multiple regions. The new interface comes with a bottom sheet layout, where instead of being displayed edge-to-edge, the menu and information are now displayed in rounded sheets that don’t take up the entire space. There have also been changes to the directions and navigation page, with much of the information that was displayed at the top of the screen being moved to the bottom sheet. Notably, the redesigned interface was first spotted back in February.

Google Maps’ revamped interface is being rolled out widely

The new interface rolled out with Google Maps for Android version 11.136.0101. Gadgets 360 was able to access the new interface with all the redesigned elements. The update has been rolled out to the public and compatible devices should receive the update in the coming days. It is not certain when the redesigned interface will roll out to users on iOS, where the app still shows the older interface.

Revamped Google Maps interface on Android

The new layout, first spotted in February, is in line with the Material design 3 guidelines and integrates lower sheets into the app. The overall look is also less cluttered and more immersive. The search bar and navigation menu (where users add their starting point and destination) at the top of the screen don’t take up the entire space, and the edge-to-edge layout has been replaced with rounded corners. This means that users can still see a bit of the map in both top corners.

On the other hand, much of the information that used to be visible at the top of the screen has now been moved to the bottom sheet. For example, location information and navigation options are displayed at the bottom — this includes the distance between two locations and the estimated time to get there.

Notably, the sheets also follow the curved-edge style, allowing users to see more of the map through previously completely obscured corners. The new view is both more immersive and more functional, as it adds more context to the page. The location information screen now displays a share icon, which can be used to quickly send information via messages, social media, and other compatible apps.