Adam Kos Apple Maps is nice though, especially when Apple tries to keep improving it. Many users also value the services of the Waze application. Even so, the vast majority of users use Google Maps. They will be used not only by motorists, but also by those who use bicycles for their transport - in the village and in the city.
Sustainable navigation
Vehicles on the road are responsible for more than 75% of CO2 emissions from global transport, making them one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases, according to the International Energy Agency. That is why route recommendations based on fuel consumption already work in the US. This innovation is to be extended to Europe next year. The application will thus offer you not only the fastest route, but also one that is significantly more ecological. You will recognize it at first glance, because it will be marked with a ticket icon.
Simplified navigation for cyclists
As the use of bicycle routes has increased by up to 98% in cities around the world in the last year, Google wants to cater even more to the followers of this eco-friendly travel. The simplified navigation thus shows at a glance the elevation on the route, straighter alternatives, but at the same time takes into account the fact that you have your phone somewhere in your pocket or backpack. It is not even a full-fledged navigation, as a list of the most important points that await you on the chosen route. The function is to be gradually introduced in the coming months.
Information about sharing bikes and scooters
If you use shared transport, you can already find information about where the means of transport are available for hire in more than three hundred world capitals. Google Maps can thus inform you how many vehicles there are at a given position, and route planning takes place taking into account where you can park them. More and more cities should be added gradually.
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Share your current location directly from iMessage
If you're meeting up with friends or family, you can now share your location in real time while texting. To do this, just tap the Google Maps button in iMessage and choose the icon to send. By default, your location will be shared for one hour, with the option to extend it up to three days. To stop sharing, simply tap the Stop button on the map thumbnail.
The information you need
One of the most powerful features of Google Maps is the ability to monitor the current traffic situation in a given area. With the new Nearby Transportation widget, you can now access this information about your current location right from your home screen. So if you are about to leave home, work, school or any other place, you will know exactly what the traffic is like at a glance and you can plan your transport accordingly.
