Google Maps navigates new terrain with enhanced features

Google Maps is introducing several significant upgrades designed to enhance driving safety and reduce driver stress. Google states that in the latest version of the application, steps have been taken to improve features such as clearer lane information, where the blue line guides the driver precisely to the correct lane. The map will also display clearly visible pedestrian crossings and intersections with traffic lights.

Initially, of course, these new features will only be available in select cities and may not be introduced in Poland straight away. However, their completion is certainly just a matter of time. The improved Google Maps will also provide better information about building markings and entrances to the desired destination and suggest saving the car's location after parking.

A new feature includes suggesting places worth visiting along the route and offering reviews of and alerts for weather conditions (such as snowy roads or flooding). Google mentions that these changes will initially be introduced in "30 major cities," but does not specify which ones. The accurate suggestions for places worth visiting are expected to be made possible through the implementation of the Gemini model in the application.

Enhancements have been made to the Immersive View as well. Google indicates that in a few days, this view will cover an additional 150 cities, including Brussels, Kyoto, and Frankfurt. Additionally, from a "bird's eye view," it will be possible to conveniently observe, for example, university campuses, thanks to the new category division. When plotting a route in Immersive View, drivers will receive suggestions for parking spots or alerts about potential manoeuvring difficulties along the way. As a result, this view will be another valuable tool for trip planning.