Google Maps has introduced a new feature that will make parking near your destination much easier. The update, announced on Wednesday, will provide users with information about their destination as they approach it, including where to park within the building or nearby. This is particularly useful for those who are unfamiliar with the area they are visiting.
The new feature is similar to the one already available on Google-owned Waze. Waze’s version provides detailed information about parking lots, such as cost, accessibility, and the availability of EV charging stations. Google Maps’ version, called “destination guidance,” will be rolled out worldwide on iOS and Android in the coming weeks. It will also be available on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Built-in.
In addition to the parking feature, Google has also made upgrades to the incident reporting tools on Google Maps. Users can now report incidents such as lane closures, police presence, and construction work more easily. The icons for reporting these incidents are now bigger, and other drivers can confirm the reports by tapping on them in their own Maps app. This will help provide more accurate and real-time information about road conditions.
For those who prefer to use Waze instead of Google Maps, there are also some new updates. Users can now select different camera types when reporting road information, such as speed cameras, bus lane cameras, and red light cameras. Waze’s new traffic events feature will also send notifications to users when there is congestion or road closures in their area. Additionally, Waze users will soon be able to receive navigation guidance even when their phone is locked, a feature that will be available in the autumn.
Overall, these updates to Google Maps and Waze aim to enhance the user experience and provide more useful information for drivers. Whether it’s finding parking near your destination or staying informed about road conditions, Google is continuously improving its navigation apps to make them more efficient and user-friendly. So the next time you need to find a parking spot, Google Maps will have you covered.
