Maps Edge: Features of the best Windows 10 Google Maps app

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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There’s not much in terms ofGooglerelatedappsin theWindows Store, but this is not stopping some developers from filling the void. The latestappto hit theWindows StoreforWindows 10, is a Google Mapsappcalled Maps Edge.

Maps Edge is not the onlyGoogle Mapsappavailable in the WindowsStore, but after using it for around 30-minutes, we have to say that it is up there with the best of them. The main thing we love about Maps Edge, is its design, it is truly a thing of beauty.

Like someGoogleMapsapp, this version’s interface is less cluttered, which is due to most of the main features being situated on the left-side in a listed format. Features such as Live Traffic, Transit Layer, and Bicycle Layer are all here. Furthermore, theappalso comes with support forGoogleStreet View.

Changing from regular maps view to Satellite view is very easy, all it requires is a click of the mouse. The unfortunate thing with Maps Edge, is the fact that not everything is straightforward. For example, the name of the icons does not pop-up when the mouse pointer is hovered. It means that for folks who are new to Google Maps, they might have difficulties knowing what some of these icons are about.

There’s also no way to log-in with yourGoogleAccount, so if you were hoping to gain access to all your saved goodies, you’ll be out of luck here.

Overall, not a badapp, but it needs some work before it can be considered the best of the bests. Download Maps Edge right now from theWindows Store.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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