The little blue dot pinpointing my location on the map is one of the first things I remember from my first day with iPhone 3G back in 2008. It was magical. Maybe this was the moment when I became a GeoGeek.
Over the time the blue dot has evolved. It got the positioning accuracy information showed with the light blue circle in the background. The bigger the circle, the lower accuracy. With time the dot got a new flat design. Additionally Google started to show the direction you’re heading with an arrow. It works well when you were moving fast but it tend to be a little bit confusing when you were standing on the street wondering which direction to take.
This week Google Maps for Android got a cool redesign of the blue dot that takes care about this issue. The direction arrow has been replaced with a shining blue beam looking a bit like a flashlight in front of you. What’s awesome about it is that it the beam tells you how accurate your phone’s direction is at any given time.
The wider the beam, the more likely it is that your phone’s compass is temporarily uncalibrated which can be caused by anything from charging your phone to walking next a streetlight. In order to improve the accuracy you have to calibrate the compass in your phone by drawing a figure 8 with your device.
Frankly speaking this new design is awesome!
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Spatial awareness is a key to human existence (especially if you’re a GeoGeek). Therefore whenever I read a novel, play a game or watch a movie that takes place in a fictional world I need to look at the map to mentally comprehend it. Below you’ll find Top 10 maps of the most important fictional worlds you’ve ever crossed.
Start a journey through the realms of imagination with our curated collection of the Top 10 maps of iconic fictional worlds. As GeoGeeks, we understand the importance of spatial awareness, even in imaginary landscapes. From the sprawling realms of Middle Earth to the far-flung galaxies of Star Wars, each map offers a glimpse into richly detailed universes that have captured the hearts and minds of readers, gamers, and movie enthusiasts alike. Let’s explore these fantastical realms and watch the intricate cartography that brings these fictional worlds to life.
Elden Ring Map
Shadow of the Erdtree Map | Elden Ring | Map Genie
Middle Earth Map
Map of Middle-earth
More Middle-earth interactive maps: http://lotrproject.com/map/ and https://rop-map.com/
Star Wars Galaxy Map
Interactive map is available here
Game of Thrones Map – The Known World
Source: https://quartermaester.info/
House of the dragon map
Narnia Map
Gotham City Map
Skyrim Map
Grand Theft Auto Map
World of Greyhawk Dungeons & Dragons
Jurrasic Park Map
Oz map
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