Switching between Street View and Satellite View on Google Maps for Android is set to become significantly simpler with the addition of an Aerial View button. As reported by Android Authority, the recent version of Google Maps, v25.39.07, contains code that allows users to smoothly alternate between Satellite View—also referred to as Aerial View—and Street View while navigating the map in Street View mode. A button named “Aerial” situated in the bottom-left corner of the screen reportedly aids in this transition.

Android Authority, which assessed the button prior to its official launch, observed that the Aerial button offers a top-down, detailed perspective of the Satellite View and operates with both 2D and 3D satellite maps. Users can revert to Street View whenever they wish, and the Aerial view retains the facing direction from Street View during transitions to different views.

This functionality has yet to be officially revealed, and Google has not provided a response to a request for commentary from Mashable. Nonetheless, this advancement is anticipated to improve the way users navigate cities or find particular storefronts prior to their visit.