Google to add more new handy search widget for Google Maps

Recently, Google announced new features that aim to address the effects of climate change. In administration, Google has announced it will expand its understanding of Tree Canopy to more than 100 cities around the world next year, which will help them prioritize which areas need the most shade of the tree.

For users, Google is introducing a wildfire layer on Google Maps, providing users with up-to-date information about nearby fires in emergencies. The Fire Maps layer on Google Maps is being released worldwide this week on Android with version 11.0.1 of the Maps app.

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The update not only brings a layer of wildfires to areas where that information is available but also contains a new search widget that will help you locate places faster.

The updated version 11.0.1 of the Google Maps app contains a fully functional search widget code, even if the widget is not yet available to users. We know what the widget will look like, however, because the preview is included within the app resources.

It looks very similar to the Google Maps for iOS search widget added earlier this month. The arrival of the search widget on Android is a bit late, but it comes on the heels of a steady release of Android 12 next week.

For Pixel devices running Android 12, the Map Search widget will support vibrant colors. For devices running Android 11, however, the widget may use blue accent colors like other Google widgets.