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Glanceable Directions

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technology1 year ago

"Google Maps Introduces 'Glanceable' Directions for Effortless Navigation"

Google Maps has introduced "Glanceable" directions, a feature that provides essential navigation details like real-time ETA and turn-by-turn directions directly to the lock screen, eliminating the need to unlock the phone continually. Users can enable this feature by accessing the settings in the Google Maps app, offering a safer and more convenient way to navigate, especially when driving.

technology1 year ago

"Google Maps Introduces Glanceable Directions for Effortless Navigation"

Google Maps has introduced "glanceable directions" on the lock screen, allowing users to view directions and arrival time without unlocking their phones. The feature dynamically adjusts the route if users deviate from the planned path and is now available on both iOS and Android. Users can enable this feature in the Navigation settings and toggle it on or off from the "Your Location" sheet. This addition follows Google's recent incorporation of AI to enhance the navigation experience.

technology1 year ago

"Google Maps Introduces Safer Driving with Glanceable Directions"

Google Maps has introduced "glanceable directions," a feature that allows users to view their route and estimated time of arrival without unlocking their phone. This feature is now available on iOS and Android devices and applies to various transportation options. Users can enable glanceable directions in the app settings and benefit from the convenience of staying updated on their route without needing to interact much with their phone.

technology1 year ago

"Google Maps Introduces Time-Saving Glanceable Directions for Safer, More Efficient Navigation"

Google Maps has finally rolled out the Glanceable Directions feature, which displays real-time ETA and turn-by-turn directions on the lock screen, making navigation more convenient and safer by reducing the need to constantly interact with the phone while on the move. This new feature is part of Google's recent efforts to enhance its navigation experience with AI, following the introduction of a generative AI feature and Immersive View earlier.

technology1 year ago

"Google Maps Introduces Safer, Battery-Saving Glanceable Directions Feature"

Google Maps introduces a new "glanceable directions" feature for both Android and iOS users, allowing for turn-by-turn navigation, updated ETA, and next turn information to be displayed on the phone's lock screen, reducing distractions and battery drain. The feature works for driving, walking, and cycling, and can be enabled in the app's navigation settings.

technology1 year ago

"Google Maps Introduces Glanceable Directions for Seamless Navigation"

Google Maps has finally introduced glanceable directions for Android and iOS, allowing users to view turn-by-turn directions and live ETA directly from their device's lock screen. The feature, announced over a year ago, also works on the app's route overview screen and can be enabled in the app's main settings under Navigation. However, support for Live Activities in iOS is still pending, and the timeline for its release remains uncertain.

technology2 years ago

Google Maps expands Immersive View to more cities and landmarks.

Google Maps' Immersive View feature is now available in four new European cities, including Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence, and Venice, as well as over 500 iconic landmarks worldwide. The feature was initially launched in cities such as New York City, San Francisco, London, and Tokyo. Google also announced updates to the trip-planning "Recents" feature and "glanceable directions" on the Google Maps web app.

technology2 years ago

"Google Maps Unveils New Upgrades for Easier Navigation and Vacation Planning"

Google Maps will roll out glanceable directions for walking, cycling, and driving modes on Android and iOS this month. Google's AI-powered immersive view is now available in four new cities and supports 500 iconic landmarks globally. Desktop users will have an update next month that saves places in their Recent highlights even after closing the Google Maps window.

technology2 years ago

Google Maps introduces immersive and AI-powered features for better navigation and vacation planning.

Google Maps is introducing new features for navigation and discovery, including glanceable directions that allow users to track their trip progress from their lock screen or route overview, updates to Recents on desktop, and an expanded Immersive View that includes over 500 landmarks. The feature allows users to see what the weather will be like at different times of day and how crowded it will be, and peek inside restaurants and cafes to help plan ahead.