A new version of Google Maps for the iPhone and iPad hit the App Store Tuesday. Added to the app’s repertoire is the ability to notify a driver when a faster alternative route is available. When Google Maps’ navigation feature is running, traffic conditions will be monitored by the app. When it determines that an alternative route can get you to your destination faster, it will notify you, display how much time you can save, and offer you the option of changing your route.
"Google Maps has another advantage over Apple Maps, which has been recovering from its disastrous launch in 2012. The Google product spans both mobile and desktop products."
Funny. On my Mac laptop and Desktop I have an app called "Maps". I guess if you don't live in the Mac ecosystem this is a benefit for Google, otherwise Maps is available as an app to anyone who updated (for free) to Mavericks...
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Google Maps for iOS Now Flags Faster Routes
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. February 5, 2014 03:21 PMA new version of Google Maps for the iPhone and iPad hit the App Store Tuesday. Added to the app’s repertoire is the ability to notify a driver when a faster alternative route is available. When Google Maps’ navigation feature is running, traffic conditions will be monitored by the app. When it determines that an alternative route can get you to your destination faster, it will notify you, display how much time you can save, and offer you the option of changing your route.
Funny. On my Mac laptop and Desktop I have an app called "Maps". I guess if you don't live in the Mac ecosystem this is a benefit for Google, otherwise Maps is available as an app to anyone who updated (for free) to Mavericks...