Google Maps tweaks transit directions, adds emoji reactions and collaborative lists
Google announced a slew of updates to Maps, including improved transit directions, emoji reactions, and collaborative lists.
With transit directions, Google Maps will now recommend different routes depending on what you want, with options such as “best route,” “fewer transfers,” “less walking,” “wheelchair accessible,” or “lowest cost.” The app will also clearly display station entrances and exits so you don’t accidentally get on the wrong train.
Another new feature is collaborative lists. Google Maps will allow you to create a shared list that lets you and your friends vote on certain destinations using emoji. Lists can be shared with friends through text or other messaging apps.
Emoji are appearing in other new ways. You can now react to user photos and reviews with emoji from Google’s Emoji Kitchen. The company has been slowly transforming Google Maps into its own social platform for years now, and the addition of emoji reactions is the latest example.
Google announced a slew of updates to Maps, including improved transit directions, emoji reactions, and collaborative lists. With transit directions, Google Maps will now recommend different routes depending on what you want, with options such as “best route,” “fewer transfers,” “less walking,” “wheelchair accessible,” or “lowest cost.” The app will…
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