Now more than ever, Christmas shopping – and more – will become more and more practical and efficient.
Through the Maps app, Google came up with an ingenious idea: integrating product inventory into search results to make the shopping experience easier for those looking for gifts, decorations, and more.
Product availability and pricing
The new feature expands the app’s capabilities by integrating store inventories directly into search results.
When a user searches for, say, “Christmas balls,” they’ll see not only the list of stores that sell that item, but also details about it, including price and availability.
This functionality provides transparency and facilitates shopping planning, eliminating time wasted checking product availability.
By simply clicking on the desired product, the application will automatically generate directions to the store where it is in stock.
A wide range of products
The product search feature covers a wide range of items from home products, electronics and clothing to food.
For last-minute shoppers, this tool will provide a quick solution to finding the exact items they need.
Google Maps will show both stores that sell similar products and locations where certain items are available, allowing users to compare options.
Extensive travel planning features
Google Maps also introduces improvements for trip planning.
The app now provides details of peak times and days for locations such as airports and shops, helping users avoid crowds.
Google Maps also informs about adverse weather conditions, such as flooded or snowy roads, and users and local transport agencies can report delays on bus or train routes.
Useful for electric vehicle drivers
For electric cars equipped with Google built-in, the app allows trip planning and includes charging stops compatible with the car’s plug type.
Thus, users can save time and energy, benefiting from personalized information depending on the vehicle model.
For those transporting bulky items with a trailer, Google Maps allows input of load dimensions and generates tailored routes, avoiding restricted roads such as low bridges or tunnels.
Source: Android Authority
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