

Update your code to explicitly import MapsInitializer, and MapsInitializer.Renderer. Update your app dependencies to use :play-services-maps:18.0.0 or higher. Using Google Play services version 21.39.14 or laterĭevices using Android 4.4W (API level 20) and earlier with less than 2 GB of data storage or using Google Play services versions 21.39.13 or older, will continue to use the legacy renderer. More fluid transitions and clearly positioned map labels Improved gesture handling for better animations, plus smoother panning and zooming Reduced network load, processing demand, and memory consumptionįaster cold starts than the previous rendererĪ more stable and improved user experience We encourage you to opt-in to use it and let us know how it’s working.īenefits of the new map renderer include:

The upgraded map renderer is available as of version 18.0.0 of the Maps SDK for Android. Your feedback on what worked well and what needed improvement was implemented in the latest version ready for you to try out now.

Thanks to those developers who opted in to use our updated renderer back in October 2021. We’re always looking for ways to improve your Google Maps Platform development experience on Android, so we’ve been working on an updated renderer for the Maps SDK for Android to give you access to more features and better performance.
