Improved workflow to move map marker

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I’m not sure how long this new way of moving the map marker is already there, but I did not come across it (on Android) until today, and I really like it!

For those who also have not seen it: when you move a map marker (which I typically do in Satellite view), the screen changes to the map view, clearly showing the outline of the building (screenshot 1), but offers you the possibility to switch to satellite view with labels (screenshot 2) or without labels (screenshot 3). This freedom to easily choose the relevant view really makes the correct positioning easier.

Thanks dear Maps team for this improvement!

Screenshot 1: map view with building outlines
Screenshot 1: map view with building outlines1080×1920 196 KB

Screenshot 2: satellite view with labels
Screenshot 2: satellite view with labels1080×1920 360 KB

Screenshot 3: satellite view without labels
Screenshot 3: satellite view without labels1080×1920 335 KB

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Update, the day after: it might be a preview feature that I have seen, as today it is no longer there…

@Maps Team: don’t hesitate to roll it out to all, it’s a great feature :smiley:

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@JanVanHaver Great spot! I wish I had eyes like yours. :smiley:

This would be a really helpful feature. I love new features as they make mapping more fund and additive.

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