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Google Maps App Updated With Elevation Data for Walking and Cycling Routes
Google Maps received an update today that introduces a couple of wonderful new features that will certainly get those outside people more excited. For those that are cycling and walking, you will find that directions now feature a handy elevation chart, offering users an idea of how much physical ef
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Google Maps received an update today that introduces a couple of wonderful new features that will certainly get those outside people more excited.
For those that are cycling and walking, you will find that directions now feature a handy elevation chart, offering users an idea of how much physical effort they can expect to exert for the route in question.
Google Maps can be downloaded from the relevant App Stores for free.
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Shawn Smith
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