Google Maps Introduces New Shopping and Navigation Features
In a blog post highlighting options that have been just lately launched on Google Maps, the corporate reveals that customers can now get details about merchandise they’re on the lookout for by way of the navigation app. Google Maps now helps a brand new Product Search function that shows gadgets from particular person shops. Users can seek for numerous merchandise, together with electronics, and see the place they’re out there.
Earlier this month, Google rolled out an up to date function that allowed customers to ‘plan’ a trip utilizing Google Maps, including particulars reminiscent of eating places, relaxation stops, espresso retailers, fuel stations and grocery shops. Now, customers with electrical automobiles will have the ability to add EV charging stations to their journey plan, and Google will mechanically present charging stations suitable with their automobile.
Meanwhile, a brand new trailer-friendly routes function is designed to assist people who find themselves driving a automotive with an connected coach. Users in North America with a 2024 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon can enter their trailer dimensions into Google Maps on their automotive’s infotainment system, and the navigation system will counsel routes with out tunnels low bridges.
Other just lately launched options to Google Maps embody climate disruption alerts (flooded or unploughed roads), delay reporting on native transport, and a “Cheapest” tab on Google Flights. Google has additionally touted different Maps options like Immersive View and integration with its AI-powered Gemini assistant, which can be utilized to plan routes or itineraries, respectively.
