Google Maps announce a set of features that will roll out to users in select countries, including India. This service will allow users to check estimate toll prices before a trip begins, and can identify available toll-free routes.
Google Maps for iOS has also update with a pin widget on the Home Screen, as well as direct navigation from an Apple Watch.
Google has also announce that an upcoming update will bring Siri and Shortcuts integration with Google Maps on iOS, arriving later 2022.
As Google reveale that users in India, Indonesia, Japan and the US will be able to access toll prices on the Google Maps app, later this month.
Users will have access to estimate toll pricing before they begin their trip, and the Google says that the toll prices feature will rely on information from local tolling authorities.
Google says that support for the toll prices feature in other countries is “coming soon”.
The toll prices feature will also allow users to calculate the cost of tolls on their route, while taking to consideration different factors, including payment methods like a toll pass, the day of the week, the time of day, and so on.
Google says that Google Maps will offer details on over 2,000 toll roads.
For users who want to avoid tolls altogether, Google Maps will continue to offer the option to look for toll-free routes altogether.
As per the company, users can simply tap on the three dots at the top of the app to access route options and select Avoid tolls to access alternative routes, wherever available.
Google also announce a new update for iOS users that will bring a new pin trip widget showing them trips they have pin in their Go Tab on the latest version of the Google Maps app.
As per Google, the new pin widget will show users their arrival time, when their next public transport trip will depart, and suggest directions and routes for users who prefer to drive.
The update will also bring improve Apple Watch support, including the ability to navigate automatically on the smartwatch, this will be available to users in a few weeks.
Users will also be able to add a “Take me home” shortcut to their screen, which will instantly start navigation on the Apple Watch.
Google Maps will also gain access to iOS Spotlight, Siri, and Shortcuts integration later 2022, according to the Google.
Users will be able to set up Shortcuts on iOS, allowing them to use voice commands like “Hey Siri, get directions” or “Hey Siri, search in Google Maps”.
These features will be available in the coming months, as per the Google.
