Evidence45%Reported
FactIn ProgressProduct·March 16, 2026
Google Maps Developing Bicycle Navigation Avatars
Google Maps v26.11.06 contains code for new bicycle navigation avatars (Navatars) for Bicycling mode, to be available alongside existing car and motorbike avatars, though the feature is not yet active for users.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 16, 2026
Last updated
March 16, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Source Timeline
Your Google Maps cycling trips are about to get a visual upgradeAndroidauthority·Mar 16
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 16, 2026
Last updated
March 16, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Magic Cue Restaurant Recommendation Feature Launched on PixelGoogle Launches Next-Generation Baggage Tracking Experience with Turkish Airlines as Launch PartnerPixel 7+ Transit Mode and At a Glance Commute Alerts Shipped in March 2026 Feature DropPixel Transit Mode Confirmed Pending Release with Settings IntegrationUrban Flash Flood Forecasting Model (24-Hour Advance) Shipped in Google Flood Hub and Google Earth AI Geospatial Family