This archive report was first published on 30 June 2021.
June 30, 2021, marked a significant upgrade for Petal Maps users in Africa as Huawei introduced a new range of features designed to make journey mapping easier and more enjoyable.
The enhanced version of Petal Maps includes a dark mode, navigation over other apps, third-party hotel booking, and destination reviews, in addition to existing features such as heads-up display and real-time road condition updates.
According to Huawei, the updated Petal Maps incorporates add-ons from prominent global partners, including 'advanced navigation' and user-generated 'co-created maps.'
One of the key features of the enhanced Petal Maps is 'advanced navigation,' which allows users to keep an ongoing navigation visible even when switching apps. This is achieved through a floating window that displays the navigation, making it easy for users to focus on the road while driving.
Another notable feature is 'co-created maps,' which enables users to leave comments, images, and ratings on specific locations. These reviews can be viewed by other users, creating a user-generated content layer over the map.
Users in Africa can update Petal Maps manually or choose for the application to update automatically via settings. The app is available for download on HUAWEI AppGallery and Google Play Store.
