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Google finally adds a speedometer and speed limits to the Google Maps app for iOS, TechCrunch These features first arrived on the Android version of Google Maps in 2019, so it only took Google five years to bring them to iOS (and CarPlay).
The new Google Maps speedometer for iOS can be turned on and off by going to Settings > Navigation Settings > Driving Options. Once enabled, it will show how fast you are driving on the road, and the Speed Limits feature will change color of the speedometer when drivers are exceeding the speed limit. However, the Speed Limits feature is not available in all locations.
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Google has focused on a support page “External factors may cause the speed displayed by Maps’ speedometer to differ from your actual speed.” In other words, drivers should always keep an eye on their vehicle’s speedometer to verify their actual driving speed.
The pre-installed and better-integrated Google Maps app on iOS offers speed limit information (again, not in all locations), but no speedometer or speed limit alerts. Overall, these new Google Maps features, which are now rolling out gradually, should make the app an even better alternative to Apple Maps on iPhone, especially for CarPlay users.