Very soon, a very useful feature may appear in the Google Maps application that will make night walks safer.
The innovation was noticed by the mobile developer community XDA Developers while analyzing the code for the beta version of Google Maps.
According to the resource, signs of a new lighting layer were found in the application code. Thus, the most illuminated streets are highlighted in yellow. Experts are confident that such a display will help users avoid streets with poor or no lighting.
At the moment, the appearance of this innovation has not been officially confirmed, but if it does appear, it will significantly protect the lives of lovers of night walks. XDA developers suggested that the innovation would be tested first in India, since it is there that one of the highest rates of attacks has been recorded.
Source: 3dnews.ru