You might not be aware of it yet, but Google Maps for Android has undergone a substantial overhaul. The update was secretly released, improving the app’s voice controls’ responsiveness and usability.

A “faster way” to search is now available when you launch Google Maps and press the microphone symbol in the search box.

The new and enhanced Google Assistant quickly delivers directions by asking where you’re going.

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Notably, when asked for the quickest route from point A to point B, it even recommends the quickest method of transportation.

Before, speaking commands on Google Maps seemed a little slow, and typing out directions felt just as quick.

Misunderstandings may also result in wasted time spent waiting for the wrong guidance. However, using your voice to request directions now seems lot faster thanks to the updated Google Assistant.

The software shows a huge readout of your input as you speak, making it simpler to spot any errors and fix them right away.

The on-screen category selections that may be touched instead being spoken are one amazing feature. A list of local services that match your selection is immediately shown by these categories.

Although some may consider them unnecessary because categories are already included on the main Google Maps screen, they have no negative effects on the user experience.

It appears that utilizing the phone’s Google Assistant to seek directions in Google Maps has also gotten speedier. During testing, the new voice control proved to be noticeably quicker.

Your phone has probably already received the update, so you don’t need to recall most recently upgrading Google Map

Since it is a server-side upgrade from Google, no new version of the app is required in order to take advantage of the speedier search capabilities.