Google Maps Home Screen Redesigned for India

Google update will bring new features to the home screen, specifically designed for users in India. The home screen now has a new Quick Actions menu for shortcuts that allows you to see directions, saved offline routes, and map details all in one tap. Google also claims that the home screen loads much faster for users to make the most of it even in spotty connections - something that's in abundance in a country like India.

The update is rolling out only for Android users in India, and you can head to Google Play to see if you've received an update or not. Once you update to the latest version, you should be able to see the Quick Action menu at the bottom of your screen, where it first showed live traffic updates. Tapping on the Quick Actions menu, you get greeted with three sections - Get Directions, Map Details, and Saved Offline Route. The Get Directions section lets you decide whether you want to take a car, taxi, or just walk to the cinema hall nearby. The Map Details section lets you see the map in satellite or traffic mode, and also see the public transportation available in your area, as well as the ability to download the area.