Google Maps gets a facelift that makes it easier to read and areas of interest easier to find

You've probably noticed that it can be hard to make out details on Google Maps. You're not alone; Google has noticed too, and the company has just launched a redesigned version of the essential travel tool. The changes apply to the desktop, iOS and Android versions of Google Maps and the most immediately apparent difference is the new color palette -- much subtler and easier on the eyes. But Google has also cleaned things up to improve visibility, and added new 'areas of interest'. Google said that improving the legibility of Maps "is a balancing act" and explains that it… [Continue Reading]