Google for local products and ensure they arrive on time during busy periods.
Starting today, Maps lets users search for items like home goods, clothing, and electronics, as well as locate nearby stores. This feature is especially useful for last-minute shopping during the holidays.
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Search results on Google Maps will show individual product listings, as well as locations where you can find general examples of desired items, such as nearby stores that sell “holiday sweaters.” Product listings will be presented in a similar way to Google Shopping products, providing useful information such as distance to store and product availability.
The update also makes it easier to plan trips, helping you avoid traffic jams and delays on public transportation systems. Google Maps will let you know the best and busiest times to visit local locations like stores, airports, and salons, determining which days and times are busiest. It will also allow users to check and report weather disruptions, like flooded roads or snow that hasn’t been cleared.
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Additionally, users and local transport agencies will be able to report delays to bus or train routes, informing passengers and limiting the impact on their travel arrangements.
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers with Google technology built in can plan their trips on their phone and send them directly to their car. This includes charging stops, and Maps will notify users of compatible charging stations based on their vehicle’s plug type, including the make and model of the car.
For users hauling larger items in trailers, Google Maps now offers the ability to add load dimensions to the app . This helps manage trailer-friendly routes, avoiding low bridges and tunnels.
Source: theverge
