The Google Maps feature you use most just got a few exciting updates

Google Maps is a feature-rich mapping app that lets you do more things than getting you to your destination as fast as possible. The app lets users discover everything around them, from restaurants to popular activities, offering timely information about what’s going on. Google Maps integrates with various other apps, whether it’s a ride-sharing app or an app that lets you pay for parking. And Google created plenty of pandemic-specific features to help users obtain information about COVID-19 testing and vaccines, as well as relevant information about business hours.

However, the main Google Maps feature remains navigation, and the navigation experience is also constantly updated. The newest such update dropped on Tuesday morning, when Google announced a few exciting updates that will impact everything about directions and navigations. Google will rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to bring a few welcome refinements to Google Maps, such as choosing the eco-friendliest transportation mode, ensuring your curbside pickup order will be ready by the time you arrive, and Live View navigation of indoor spaces.