Google Maps gets an India update with a redesigned home screen

Google Maps has had an India-specific update this week. This is the fourth Google-based platform to have an update, following Translate, Gboard and Chrome

According to reports, the Android app features a new home screen that loads faster and features new shortcuts for quick navigation.

The report says that this new home screen is designed for people in India – we’re hoping that this helps to provide a much more intuitive and faster experience for users in India.

The bottom row of buttons allows users to switch between satellite, traffic, and transport lines layers, with there also being a shortcut to save an offline area.