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November 17, 2020 11:00 am

Google Maps updates help you cope with the pandemic




Google Maps can now give predicted delivery times for food orders in select markets. | Image: Google

Google has announced a handful of improvements coming to Google Maps including updates to its COVID overlay, takeout ordering features, and real-time crowdedness information for public transport. Alongside them, the company says the Google Assistant driving mode, which gives you access to features like voice controls for music while you’re driving, is launching in preview in the US.


The Google Assistant driving mode was first announced back at Google I/O 2019 and was spotted rolling out on some Android devices last month. The mode offers voice controls for features like phone calls and media playback from inside the Maps navigation screen, so you can access them while keeping your eyes on the road. These include being able to read out...



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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/17/21571074/google-maps-covid-layer-food-delivery-expected-time-public-transport-crowdedness-assistant-driving

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