Google Maps driving modeGoogle Maps driving mode appears to be rolling out worldwide.#GoogleMaps Driving Mode is a bit like
#navigation without a set destination. You get the top-down navigation view with the arrow representing your car, but you just drive wherever you want.
#Maps will suggest destinations on the screen based on your past navigation history, though. It's a handy interface to keep an eye on road closures and traffic.
The problem with
#DrivingMode is, that it doesn't seem to be available everywhere. It wasn't on my phone though I have version 9.25 of Google Maps installed (you need at least version 9.19). I used this trick from the LifeHacker website (
http://goo.gl/sPbTho ):
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Navigate to Settings in the slide-out panel on the left side of the app.
3. At the bottom of the settings list, select “Sign out of Google Maps.”
4. Tap the Multitasking button on your phone and swipe away Google Maps.
5. Re-open Google Maps.
6. Open the slide-out navigation panel on the left side of the app.
7. You should now see a “Start driving” button on the list of options.
8. Navigate to Settings and sign back in to Google Maps.
Worked like a charm for me.
May the Plus be with you,
+Jens Graikowski