Google Maps for iOS and Android is getting some intriguing new features. For the holidays, let’s say you are searching for a winter sweater. In the search bar at the top of the screen, type “winter sweater” to discover what stores sell them. This will begin with clothing, electronics, and household items. For example, the listing of businesses that sell winter sweaters, along with reviews, store hours, and distance from you, provides information about where to find the item. Also, you will find out if the item is available.
By offering real-time alerts on delays brought on by flooded roads and unplowed snow, the improvement will also benefit passengers in the fall and winter. Users of Google Maps will be able to search for and report such problems thanks to this functionality. To help passengers stay informed about any delays that could affect their trip, commuters and others will also be able to report delays occurring on bus or train routes.
Google Maps is being integrated with Gemini. Why not? Artificial Intelligence is pervasive; if you need suggestions for late-night activities for a guest who is staying over, just ask Google Maps to search for “things to do with friends at night.” Gemini will send you reviews and some ideas. Along with information from the Maps community, Google has reliable data on 250 million locations worldwide. By making use of this information, you can have a fun night out with a buddy who is visiting.
You can now more easily plan your drive before you even get on the road thanks to Google Maps. Click “add stops” to see the best landmarks, sights, and picturesque locations to pause at en route to your destination. You can view meal alternatives ahead of time, which is much better.
The destination and the entrance to the building you’re heading to will be illuminated on your screen in a subsequent update. In order to help you remember where you left your car, you will also be shown parking lots in the vicinity and reminded to save your parking. After parking your car, you can use Street View or AR walking guidance to acquire walking directions to the building’s door.
Finally, there will be an update for Immersive View. This function employs artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and photography to show you how navigation appears on specific roads, parks, and stadiums at different times of day. We’ll take into consideration the weather on the day you intend to visit. Currently, Immersive View is accessible in 150 cities worldwide, including Frankfurt, Kyoto, and Brussels. Additionally, more college campuses are being added. Now, when you’re driving, Immersive View will alert you of tricky turns and where to park.