Google Maps AR directions won't come with that cute fox after all

Mr. Fox was apparently not fantastic enough.
Google Maps began rolling out Augmented Reality directions on Pixel Phones this week. This was a feature it promised at last year's I/O developer conference, and one that Mashable got to try out this February. 
The feature is pretty nifty: When you're unsure about your next move, you can hold your camera up to the street and your surroundings, and Google Maps will be able to provide you with a range of helpful specifics, like how many feet there