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Google Maps to introduce lane guidance for improved navigation

OUR BUREAU ibility, fog, snow, unploughed roads,
and flooding, ensuring safer travel
San Francisco, CA
during inclement weather.
n a significant update aimed at Beyond these navigation en-
improving urban driving experi- hancements, Google is integrating
Iences, Google Maps is set to in- more artificial intelligence features
troduce enhanced navigation features into the app to assist users in discov-
starting next month. ering new places.
This upgrade will visually indi- Meanwhile, Waze, a Goo-
cate the correct lane for upcoming gle-owned navigation service, is ex-
turns, alongside displaying essential perimenting with voice-activated in-
elements such as crosswalks, traffic cident reporting to improve real-time
signs, and lane restrictions, according updates for drivers, according to The
to The Verge. Verge.
Beginning in November, users Recent months have seen a
in 30 metropolitan areas across the wave of significant changes to Goo-
United States will benefit from this Recent months have seen a wave of significant changes to Google Maps, gle Maps, including the use of AI to
innovative feature on both Android including the use of AI (Agency photo) summarize reviews for electric vehi-
and iOS platforms. cle chargers and to provide tailored
The enhanced navigation is de- This week, users will see im- the entrances of buildings, according recommendations for dining and at-
signed to ease the stress of driving in provements that highlight their des- to The Verge. tractions.
unfamiliar settings, adding to existing tination, identify building entrances, To further support drivers, Goo- As Google continues to refine
tools like lane guidance and 3D route and provide information about near- gle Maps is expanding its reporting and expand its mapping services, us-
visualization. by parking lots. capabilities to include adverse weath- ers can expect a more intuitive and
In conjunction with these updates, Additionally, the app will now er conditions. informative navigation experience in
Google Maps is also enhancing its include reminders for parking loca- This new feature will alert users the near future.
“destination guidance” functionality. tions and offer walking directions to to potential hazards such as low vis- (With agency reports)

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