Google has added some new travel and shopping options to Maps that intention to make it simpler to seek out native merchandise and keep on time throughout busy intervals. Beginning as we speak, Maps now permits customers to seek for gadgets like residence items, clothes, and electronics, and discover shops close by that promote them — a helpful function to have for any last-minute vacation procuring.
The search leads to Maps will show particular person product listings alongside areas the place generic examples of desired gadgets may be discovered (exhibiting close by shops that promote “vacation sweaters,” for instance). The product listings are introduced equally to merchandise in Google Procuring, solely with helpful data like retailer distance and if the merchandise is at present in inventory.
The replace additionally makes it simpler to plan journey by permitting Maps customers to examine and report climate disruptions like flooded roads or unplowed snow. Customers and native transit businesses also can report any delays on bus or practice routes to maintain riders updated and restrict the influence on journey preparations.
EV drivers who’ve automobiles with Google built-in can plan journeys on their telephone and ship it on to their automotive. This contains charging stops, and Maps can inform customers which charging stations are appropriate with their automobile’s plug sort by referencing the automotive make and mannequin. And for customers that will likely be hauling bigger gadgets in trailers, Maps now lets customers add cargo dimensions into the in-vehicle app to indicate trailer-friendly routes that keep away from low bridges and tunnels.
Correction, November 14th: Eliminated description of “well-liked occasions” in Google Maps as a brand new in-app function. Google says that is only a general online guide based mostly on earlier knowledge.