Google Maps Loses Two Tabs Out of Five in Bottom Bar Redesign

Google Maps is rolling out a redesigned bottom bar to iPhones that aims to give the app a less cluttered look by reducing the number of tabs on the screen.

Old Google Maps bottom bar (left) vs. new one

Previously only on Android, the new bottom bar reduces the number of tabs from five to three. As spotted by 9to5Google, 'Go' has been removed, but users can still access it using a new 'You' middle tab, via a new 'Saved trips' section therein.

'You' was previously called 'Saved,' and retains the same bookmark icon. But tapping it takes you to an updated page with new top tabs for 'Notifications' and 'Messages,' both of which serve content that was previously found in the 'Updates' tab, now removed. That leaves 'Contribute' as the last tab of the three on the main maps screen.

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Which Is Better?

The rollout is occurring in version 6.129.1 of Google Maps. If you've updated and don't see the new bottom bar, try force-quitting the app via the app switcher screen and then re-open it, which worked for us.Tag: Google MapsThis article, "Google Maps Loses Two Tabs Out of Five in Bottom Bar Redesign" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums