According to the report, users will see Air Quality Index (AQI) figures, as well as guidelines for outdoor activities, when the information was last updated, and links to learn more
Google Maps now displays an air quality layer to users, thanks to the addition of a new function. The new feature update has been sent out in the United States, and all Android and iOS users may now enjoy it.
According to 9To5Google report, the new function will notify users of what to expect from the weather front based on the air quality: whether it will be smoky, smoggy, otherwise awful, or just great. Users may make better-informed decisions about whether to go outside and, if so, for how long with these facts at their fingertips.
According to the report, users will see Air Quality Index (AQI) figures, as well as guidelines for outdoor activities, when the information was last updated, and links to learn more. According to the article, the data originates from reputable government bodies such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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How to check AQI on Google Maps?
The maps also display air quality data from PurpleAir, a low-cost sensor network that may provide a hyperlocal perspective of conditions. Users must press on the button in the upper right corner of their phone's screen, then pick Air Quality under Map details to add this air quality layer to their map.
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According to the report, PurpleAir data is also available on Nest screens and speakers. The analysis suggest that a wildfire layer is also accessible in the United States as the wildfire season approaches. This allows visitors to view information on current fires in the area.