Google Maps: Five new features have been added to Google Maps, all of which have been carefully chosen for Indian users. Thanks to the company’s use of AI to locate and identify landmarks, it is now easier to navigate. Additionally, Google Maps will now offer the opportunity to select fuel-efficient routes when operating a vehicle. Read on to learn more about the features.
Google Maps introduces new features for India
Google intends to launch the Address Descriptor early next year as a first-of-its-kind project for the Indian market. By providing a more natural experience, this innovation seeks to streamline location searches. Google expands the visual mapping experience beyond basic latitude and longitude coordinates by automatically proposing five nearby landmarks when a user drops a pin to share their position.
Also, to encourage users to utilise a blend of AI, AR, and Street View data, Live View Walking is set to launch in 15 locations, capitalising on the popularity of Street View. In order to help users follow routes more effectively, this function overlays markers on the Maps screen.
In order to satisfy the growing demands of users for a more detailed visual mapping experience, Google plans to provide Lens in Maps to 15 cities by January 2024, initially for Android. With the use of this feature, users may get information about neighbouring companies and institutions by pointing their cameras towards the street. This lets users have a sneak peek at a place before they arrive.
By offering the most fuel-efficient routes for two-wheelers, Google Maps moves one step closer to sustainability. These routes, which are denoted by a green leaf icon, are designed to lower carbon emissions. Since October 2021, 2.4 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions have been avoided in other locations thanks to the use of fuel-efficient technology.
Local train information for Kolkata and Mumbai is now available on the Where Is My Train app, which Google recently purchased. This 80 million+ user app offers vital information on intercity train schedules, status, platform changes, and more.
What did the officials say?
Miriam Karthika Daniel, Vice President and General Manager, Google Maps, said, “We have hundreds of millions of users coming to Google Maps monthly to get multi-modal directions and for navigation. This includes walking, two wheelers, four wheelers, public transport and more. For driving, as people become more conscious of their carbon footprint, we are bringing our fuel-efficient routing feature to India.”
“We apply AI to understand real-time traffic data, road elevation, and even your vehicle’s engine type, to identify the route that minimizes fuel and emissions. For example, hybrid and electric vehicles perform better in stop-and-go traffic, while diesel engines use less fuel at higher speeds. This helps save fuel and encourage sustainable route choices, without significantly impacting travel time,” Daniel added.
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