Google is adding some new features to Google Maps to welcome the holiday season. These features should make people’s travel less crowded. These new features were announced in a blog post today. A new area busyness feature provides information about popular neighborhoods, not just specific destinations, and the app’s catalog tab is being launched globally to provide more information about shopping malls and airports, etc. Information about the shops and facilities in the location.
Google Maps is also expanding its grocery store pickup tracking function to cover more stores across the United States and is trying to make restaurant reviews more detailed. Area busyness is an extension of the information that Google Maps already provides about the congestion of public transportation and the popularity of specific stores and locations during the week.
Now, Google Maps will no longer only provide detailed information about specific locations but can provide information about the busyness of general neighborhoods. Google hopes that this feature will allow users to avoid crowds and find them when they are in the mood to attend a party. Google said that Area Busyness will be promoted globally on Android and iOS systems, to catch up with this holiday season.
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At the same time, the directory tab will be applicable to any airports, shopping malls and transportation stations around the world where Google has data. It shows which facilities (such as airport lounges and parking lots) and shops are places that are often shown as a single location in Google Maps. The application can then provide detailed information such as opening hours and customer reviews. Catalog tags will also be available on iOS and Android systems worldwide.
The restaurant reviews for this service are also becoming more detailed, with more information about the price range. It also simplifies the process of adding facility information, such as outdoor seating and delivery options. Google Maps is also expanding its grocery store pickup feature, allowing users to track the status of their orders, and then share their estimated time of arrival for pickup with the store without having to leave the app. Google said that this feature was first introduced earlier this year and has since expanded to cover more than 2,000 stores in 30 US states, including Kroger, Fry’s, Ralphs and Mariano’s stores.