Google Maps is getting an update that should help your get ahead in the daily grind. A new, tab-based interface brings together features like commute information, Driving Mode, or restaurant recommendations. The new UI will start rolling out to Android devices starting today, according to a post on the Google blog.
After the update, a swipe up from the bottom of the screen will reveal a tab bar, with three main entries: Places, Driving, and Transit.
The Places tab includes recommendations for eateries, grouped around various themes, like “business dining” or “cheap places.” There are also buttons for picking the kind of place you’re looking for, like Breakfast, Drinks, or Coffee. The Places tab also includes various other types of places that people tend to search for on a regular basis, including pharmacies, grocery stores and ATMs. These were available until now through the search interface, though the new system seems more intuitive.
Under the Driving tab, you’ll get real time ETAs for Work and Home (provided you set those addresses beforehand), information on traffic, as well as alerts for incidents that might affect your drive. You can also access Driving Mode from here, which is perfect for the times you don’t need navigation instructions, but you still want a map of your surroundings.
Lastly, the Transit tab lists bus or train lines for your Work and Home location, as well as nearby stations, ETAs for the next bus or train, and real-time schedules for nearby stations.
Overall, this new UI seems designed to make some of Maps’ most useful features easier to discover and access. The update also prepares the ground for more recommendations and other smart features, potentially powered by AI.
The update will be rolling out in the next hours and days, but you can hit the Play Store button below to check for the update right now.
Previous updates
Parking estimation and hotel amenities
January 26: With this Google Maps update, the popular navigation app started estimating how long it will take to park at your destination. The same release also brought images albums showing the amenities you’d get at hotels, motels or other lodging locations.
Uber integration and new UI improvements
January 12: Google has brought full Uber integration to Maps on Android, allowing you to book, complete and pay for an Uber ride directly within the app. There’s also a new interface in Maps that shows the types of ride options you have in a particular location.
Tons of new voice commands
September 29: A ton of new voice commands are now available within Google Maps on Android, allowing you to mute, show route overview, avoid tolls, and much more, all while using your voice. A full list of the new voice commands can be found here.
Speed limit signs
September 14: While this feature may not be live for everyone, Google Maps has started showing speed limit signs on certain roads. These signs appear as small, unobtrusive notifications on the bottom-left of the navigation display.
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