Google is developing a new Google Maps augmented reality ( AR ) feature that will help users navigate routes more easily . The same technology will be able to point out landmarks, business and restaurants in the cities that it’s active in. The technology combines AI , AR and a smartphone camera to match a user 's position with Google Street View . The feature will then highlight landmarks along the route using a real - time camera feed on a mobile device . The feature is undergoing testing with a limited number of users .
Google is developing a new Google Maps augmented reality ( AR ) feature that will help users navigate routes more easily . The technology combines AI , AR and a smartphone camera to match a user 's position with Google Street View . The feature will then highlight landmarks along the route using a real - time camera feed on a mobile device . The feature is undergoing testing with a limited number of users .