The Google Maps, Directions & Stores app still has room for improvement. And it's not that Google Maps is an incomplete tool per se, it just can still accommodate new functionalitythat turn it into a useful application both for consulting how to get to a place, and for finding out the price of covered food restaurantSomething that Google knows well, and continues to work on. That is why its latest update comes loaded with a couple of the most interesting points for driversregulars of this application, and also for newcomers.
This is the version 9.16 of Google Maps, which will become better known for the one that integrated stops during a trip An expected feature that helps the user not waste time if they have to stop navigation and look for a nearby gas station , nor having to recalculate and display your route to the set destination. All this allowing the search for more specific establishments and places that are added as intermediate stops to the trip without interrupting navigation
Its operation is simple. Once directions are being received on where to turn or which road to take, the user can click on the magnifying glass button (always with the vehicle parked), to display a series of useful buttons. The default options include gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores and cafeterias In this way, the user can click on any of them to obtain a list of establishments thatthey barely divert them from their route to be able to make a stop at them. All this calculating the estimated time of arrival and without losing the route with the final destination previously marked.
Another interesting point related to this function is that the intermediate stop and all its indications can be consulted in the form of list in the application, as it happens with the usual routes.In addition, the user can add other new points or delete recently selected stops from the navigation screen. Of course, if you are not looking for gas stations or restaurants, you can always click on the magnifying glass icon and select any other type of place where you want to stop. Either typing or voice dictating
We can't forget the other key of this update. Thus, Google Maps now also includes gasoline prices A function that could be inherited of the Waze application and its integration with it. In this way, the user can now consult data about these refueling establishments, beyond their location and opening hours A good option for save a few euros on journeysOf course, these prices may take time to reach Spain At the moment they are only being seen at US gas stations, without the prices of all of them being collected.
In short, an update that greatly improves the operation of this application, finally offering an interesting option for drivers who need to find a gas station or a store on the road to your destination The new version of Google Maps has already been released via Google Play Store, albeit in a staggered fashion. Coming free in the coming weeks to all Android users
