Update the map design. Not the UI.
Honestly the new material design UI doesnt look that different then what it was before. I wish Google would spend time updating their map graphics because compared to Apple maps, Google maps is a little blurry to look at, and overall less appealing then the colorful pop you get from Apple maps. I wish Google would implement their 45 degree HD satellite imagery in their maps because the regular view just doesnt cut it. Or have 3D maps. It also sometimes doesnt know the direction I am going in navigation mode and this is not compass interference because when I have Apple maps running at the same time it doesnt have any problem.
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Google Maps, v4.18.0