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Microsoft today pushed out an update to its Maps App for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile.The App has been bumped to version 5.1607.1830.0. The update is currently available for insiders on Release Preview Build 10586.456.

Below are some of the features of the Maps App.

Features:

The new Maps app has been completely redesigned! New features include: • Multiple searches shown in tabs that you can minimize to reduce clutter • Improved voice-guided navigation with larger text that’s easier to read at a glance • Search added to 3D cities, so you don’t have to scroll to find the city you want • Favorites now has notes, and you can keep them with you, even when you sign out • New layout on phones makes it easier to get to things like search, directions, and favorites • Search results are now directly labeled on the map so you can see what’s what • New guided transit directions let you know when it’s time to get off the bus • Improvements to algorithms for searching what’s nearby, with closer and better results • On phones, import any favorites you saved in HERE apps.

The update is currently live and can be grabbed by clicking on the below link

Download Windows Maps

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