Starting next month, Google Maps is set to roll out new navigation tools designed to make driving more intuitive and less stressful. This enhanced navigation feature, arriving in November, will display a blue lane line showing which lane you need to be in for upcoming turns. Additionally, the map will show crosswalks, signs, and lane restrictions, creating a smoother driving experience.
This update will be available across 30 major US metro areas on both Android and iOS platforms. It aims to make navigating unfamiliar places easier by building on Google Maps’ other helpful navigation features, such as lane guidance and 3D route views.
Alongside these improvements, Google Maps is updating its “destination guidance” tool introduced in July. This update will show building entrances, nearby parking options, parking reminders, and even walking directions to the entrance of the building. The reporting system will also be expanded to include adverse weather conditions like fog, snow, low visibility, unplowed roads, or flooding that might impact driving safety.
Beyond these new navigation updates, Google is enhancing its AI features in Maps to help users discover new places to explore, while Waze is testing voice-activated incident reporting. Recent AI-driven updates to Maps have allowed the app to summarize EV charger reviews and generate recommendations for popular spots to eat or visit, adding more convenience and functionality for users.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 2nd November 2024