Chocolate or vanilla. đŠ Crunchy peanut butter or smooth. Androids or iPhones. No matter what your (device) preferences are, Google Maps is here to help you navigate, explore, and get things done as easily as possible. Today, weâre rolling out three new ways to more conveniently access Google Mapsâ information about the world right from your iPhone. And while weâre at it, our Googlers are sharing handy tricks you might have forgotten you could do on iOS. đ Share your live location right from iMessage If youâre meeting up with friends or family, you can now share your real-time location while youâre texting so you can stay safe and never miss a beat. Just tap on the Google Maps button…
8 tips to navigate and explore safely with Google Maps
With the state of the pandemic varying around the world, keeping up with local restrictions, navigating day-to-day life and easing back into activities we enjoy can feel confusing and unfamiliar. To help with that, weâve pulled together Google Maps tips â including new features and product updates â to help you safely plan your next outing, navigate how and when to get things done, and relive past adventures or plan for future ones when the time is right: Plan ahead if youâre taking public transit: Before heading out, check to see how crowded your bus, train, or subway car is likely to be â so youâll know if youâre likely to grab a seat or if you should wait for…
Navigate new normals with Google Maps
With the state of the pandemic varying across the globe, the new normal looks different depending on where you go. But no matter your situation, Google Maps has your back with new tools to help you navigate and explore as safely as possible. Keep your distance on mass transit Itâs no surprise that transit ridership took a drastic plunge during the early days of the pandemic. While people are returning to public transit â with transit directions on Maps increasing 50% compared to last year in the U.S. â safety remains top of mind. Thatâs why weâre expanding transit crowdedness predictions to over 10,000 transit agencies in 100 countries so youâll know if your line is likely to have lots…
Connecting people to food support in their community
The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that followed exacerbated hunger for millions of people. Feeding America estimates that the number of those without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable food grew to 45 million people in 2020, including 15 million children. That equates to one in seven Americans and is a nearly 30% increase from 2019. Connecting people to community food services We know people are looking for ways to get help, including on Google Search. Over the past year, searches for “food bank near me”, “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)”, “food stamps application” and “school lunch pick up” reached record highs. Starting today, you can find free food support all in one place on our new…