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Google Maps testing augmented reality

Posted at 8:19 AM, Feb 12, 2019

TUCSON, Ariz. — Some Google Maps users are starting to get a high-tech update on the app.

Google is testing augmented reality maps which are meant for walkers.

The feature is not expected to be available to everyone for a while.

Google says it doesn't envision people holding the phone up the entire time they walk, but they think this is better for when you need to get your bearings.

A reporter who got to try it says he could take a picture of a building and maps would know where he was.