This is the Google Maps UI update first spotted in beta testing ... It's not clear when the new design will arrive in various regions, but the Android rollout shouldn't take long.
Google made a big change to its Google Maps design recently ... It’s not a problem for me, though I agree that the Google Maps UI is becoming increasingly complex. But Google is making another ...
Google is testing a change to the Google Maps app that should make things less crowded if you've got many saved places.
It now has improved map utilization on all screen sizes and returns of right-aligned UI elements when not navigating.
Google Maps now supports the Now Bar feature on One UI 7, providing live navigation updates on the lock screen for a seamless experience.