Google today announced a slew of new features for Google Maps including the introduction of fee rates. With this new feature, users will be able to find the estimated price of their destination even before starting the trip.
According to a press release, Google Maps will estimate the total price of a fee to your destination based on factors such as how much it will cost to use the transit pass or other payment methods, the day of the week, and how much it will cost at a specific time the user will travel.
However, for those who do not want to pay tolls, Google will also offer an alternative option for a free route. This can be accessed by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner of Google Maps and selecting Avoid Tolls.
The company said the feature will be rolling out to Android and iOS devices in April for nearly 2,000 routes in India, the United States, Japan and Indonesia — with more countries coming soon.
In addition, Google has also released new updates for iOS users to make it easier to use Google Maps on Apple Watch or iPhone. New updates include a new installed flight widget, navigation directly from the Apple Watch, Google Maps integration into Siri and the Shortcuts app.
iOS users can check the arrival time, the next departure for a chosen public transit flight, and even the suggested route for those looking to drive, right from the new installed trip widget.
Apple Watch users will soon be able to get directions directly on Google Maps. (Image: Google)
Moreover, Apple Watch users will soon be able to get directions on Google Maps directly from their watch. Google says that in a few weeks, users won’t have to navigate from their iPhone — tapping on the Google Maps shortcut in their Apple Watch app will automatically trigger navigation on the Apple Watch itself.
It is worth noting that the new functions will be available in the latest version of the Google Maps application.
Meanwhile, Google Maps also announced its integration with iOS Spotlight, Siri, and the Shortcuts app. You can just say “Hey Siri, get directions” or “Hey Siri, find Google Maps” to get access to useful Google Maps information instantly. The feature will be available in the coming months, with improved Siri search functionality coming later this summer, according to Google.
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