To use the new Immersive View feature, make sure Google Maps is the latest version and, when you search for a supported building or landmark, the option will appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the pop-up menu.Īlso coming to Google Maps are new features for electric vehicle drivers. This too is rendered by AI using pictures taken inside the venue. In addition, the new feature can take you inside a building - such as a restaurant - so you can explore the decor and ambiance. A time slider allows you to also see that information for a certain time of day, so you have a better understand of what it will be like when you visit. It also layers current weather conditions, traffic and how busy the location may be.

The new version that's rolling out now allows you to fully interact.

The feature was also restricted to non-interactive rendered videos. A form of Immersive View has been available on Google Maps in the main five cities for a while, but has been limited to 100 or so famous landmarks.

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