Everyone’s favorite app, Google Maps, is getting some new features. At the Google I/O keynote on Wednesday, some of these new features were mentioned ahead of what will apparently be a massive update to the app. Google is going to rely on its AI capabilities to add new capabilities to Google Maps, giving users a fresh new look. No longer alone able to get you from point “A” to point “B” safely and quickly, Google Maps recommends things to do, where to stay and where to eat when you go to “B”.
Curious about that nearby restaurant? Glide to street level to peek inside and soak up the atmosphere.
This immersive view works on almost any device. Rolling out in select cities later this year. #GoogleIOpic.twitter.com/4GPVpLjwSu
— Google Maps (@googlemaps) May 11, 2022
Google Maps also got a nod to I/O when the Pixel Watch was unveiled. Users can access Google Maps on their wrist, even if they’ve left their handset at home. And Google has also announced that eco-friendly routing, which it added last year for Google Maps users in the US, will be available in Europe. Last year, this institution saved more than an estimated half a million tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of taking 100,000 cars off the road. The company says it is currently on track to double that amount this year.
When planning a trip, virtually hover over iconic landmarks and get a closer look at them.
Then see what areas look like at different times of the day and in different weather conditions, with helpful information on top – so you know if you really need that umbrella and if it’s busy. #GoogleIOpic.twitter.com/sWEyaXH64k
— Google Maps (@googlemaps) May 11, 2022
