Tech Desk
Aug 17, 2024
Google, at its much-awaited Made by Google event on Tuesday (August 13), announced not only its highly anticipated Pixel 9 lineup but also a slew of other exciting devices, including the Pixel Watch 3 with innovative features like offline Google Maps access, allowing users to navigate without their phone
Now the offline maps saved on users’ phones automatically get synced to their watches allowing them to access maps even when their watches aren’t connected to any internet source.
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How Google Maps works offline on Wear OS
If the latest Google Maps update is installed on the device, users will find a new offline maps option in the app’s settings located at the bottom of the app.
On opening the app it will show a prompt explaining how the offline maps on the phone are auto-downloaded to the watch.
Additionally, users can also see how much space the downloaded maps are occupying and can even delete them if required. These maps are automatically synced when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.
The feature also includes the new "Find and Go" option that provides direct access to users’ important routes such as Home or Work shortcuts. A microphone icon is also placed on the Google Maps Wear OS app’s home screen for voice input.
The feature is available in version 11.140.0701.W of Google Maps for Wear OS and has already begun rolling out to Pixel Watch users.
