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Google Maps has seen several new features being launched over the past few months, making it one of the best navigation apps out there. Now, the company is rolling out the most awaited feature announced in early 2023 - Google Maps glanceable directions. This was first discussed in February last year, but Google did not make the feature public to the users till now. Google The update is rolling out on Android and iOS devices and it will make your navigation experience easier and more immersive.Google Maps' glanceable…

Artie Beaty/ZDNETIf you use Google Maps for navigation, a new feature will not only make your driving safer, it'll make your phone's battery last longer. Also: The best rugged phones: Expert testedStarting today, Maps users on both Androidgain access to glanceable directions (or turn-by-turn navigation), updated ETA, and the next turn, right from their phone's lock screen. The feature works for driving, walking, and cycling.Not only does this make your navigation more distraction-free, but it also cuts down on…

After announcing that it was bringing glanceable directions to its Maps app more than a year ago, Google has finally started to make good on its promise. The feature, which is starting to roll out to people with seemingly no geographic restrictions, allows people to see their travel directions on the iPhone's Lock Screen for the first time.Google announced its Maps glanceable directions feature back in February of 2023 and then things went suspiciously quiet. There was no sign of the feature in the Google Maps app on…

Google announced about a year ago that Google Maps would get a Glanceable navigation feature on Android and iPhone that will put navigation right on the lock screen. I said at the time this would change the way I use Google Maps, especially when using navigation for walking or public transit. It took Google a while, but it finally brought Glanceable navigation to Google Maps. It’s available on Android and iPhone, and I can confirm I have it running right now in Europe. On a personal note, I wish this feature…

There’s some good news for Google Maps users worldwide. Finally, the new glanceable directions feature has started rolling out to users across the globe after a long waiting period. Google developers introduced this feature as part of wider improvements throughout 2023 aimed at creating an immersive view for Maps. Google Maps’ glanceable directions make navigation easier than ever Originally announced in February last year, glanceable directions bring key information like real-time ETA and turn-by-turn directions right…

Google has introduced several fresh features for Google Maps, as outlined in a blog post by the company. Here are details on these new features: Glanceable directionsGoogle…

Microsoft has introduced new security features for Windows 11, including new app privacy settings and glanceable VPN. With new privacy settings, users now have complete transparency and control over their personal information, the company said in a statement. "Stay focused and securely connected with the glanceable VPN feature. A small shield icon on the taskbar signifies a recognised VPN connection, providing peace of mind with just a glance." Users can also customise this VPN feature via Quick Settings,…

Google Maps has been updated with a new feature called Immersive View in five cities — London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo. The search giant expects to roll the feature out to more cities, including Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence and Venice, in the future. It is intended to help you plan ahead of time and gain a better understanding of a city before visiting it. The feature combines billions of Street Views and aerial images to generate a virtual world model. It also overlays data on top of the digital…

Last updated: August 17th, 2022 at 08:21 UTC+02:00 One of the signature features of Google’s Pixel smartphones is the ‘At A Glance’ widget on the homescreen. It offers users a quick look at information related to calendar entries, grocery or package deliveries, cab info, air-quality alerts, and more. The widget has gained multiple smart features over the past few years. Now, a new report suggests that Google is working on similar glanceable desktop widgets for Chrome OS devices. According to 9To5Google, Google’s new…