Microsoft has just released a major update for its Windows Maps app in Windows Store for Insiders. The new Windows Maps, version v5.1608.2117.0, finally adds Inking support, something many users have been waiting for quite a while. Thanks to this new feature, you will be able to calculate the distance from one place to another by manually drawing a line on the map using your pen.
Windows Maps: Features
– Ability to search for hotels, local attractions, businesses, restaurants and addresses; – Ability to get walking, transit and driving directions; – Ability to pin locations in order to get directions with a single tap from anywhere; – Ability to pick alternate routes to avoid tolls, heavy traffic and more; – When you arrive to a destination, the application will help you to remember where you’ve parked your car; – Ability to download maps in order to use them even if you don’t have an internet connection; – Ability to see your search history or favorites across all your desktops or mobile devices that run on Windows; – Ability to see 3D images of more than 200 cities and landmarks; – Ability to see 360° panoramas of a place; – Ability to see current traffic, incidents and re-route to avoid them; – Ability to see airport shops, gates and more; – Ability to see detailed information about a business (such as phone numbers, directions, business hours and more); – Ability to print and share step-by-step driving and walking directions....