Google Maps has been up to date with help for a few new options which are geared toward delivering an improved consumer expertise whereas purchasing and driving forward of the upcoming vacation season. Customers will be capable of seek for particular merchandise on Google Maps, whereas checking availability earlier than making their strategy to a retailer. The search big has additionally up to date its navigation app with help for ‘trailer-friendly routers’ that can assist customers keep away from sure obstacles and tunnels in supported areas.
Google Maps Introduces New Purchasing and Navigation Options
In a weblog publish highlighting options that have been not too long ago launched on Google Maps, the corporate reveals that customers can now get details about merchandise they’re searching for by way of the navigation app. Google Maps now helps a brand new Product Search function that shows gadgets from particular person shops. Customers can seek for varied merchandise, together with electronics, and see the place they’re obtainable.
Earlier this month, Google rolled out an up to date function that allowed customers to ‘plan’ a visit utilizing Google Maps, including particulars corresponding to eating places, relaxation stops, espresso retailers, gasoline stations and grocery shops. Now, customers with electrical autos will be capable of add EV charging stations to their journey plan, and Google will mechanically present charging stations suitable with their automobile.
In the meantime, a brand new trailer-friendly routes function is designed to assist people who find themselves driving a automobile with an connected coach. Customers in North America with a 2024 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon can enter their trailer dimensions into Google Maps on their automobile’s infotainment system, and the navigation system will recommend routes with out tunnels low bridges.
Different not too long ago launched options to Google Maps embrace climate disruption alerts (flooded or unploughed roads), delay reporting on native transport, and a “Most cost-effective” 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.
