#google Maps on #android gets a new design with quick access to commuting information
February 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Google Maps for Android is getting a bit of a face-lift today, with the addition of a new information panel at the bottom of the home screen. Users can simply swipe up from the button of the window to open the pane, which has three tabs: one for nearby places, like eateries and ATMs; one for real-time commute information, including current traffic estimates; and one for public transportation, featuring the estimated time of arrival for upcoming trains and buses.
Overall it seems to be a minor, but useful update, which makes looking up commute estimates or subway times a little more accessible than they had been previously — something that could be helpful for the next time you’re running late to work.
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