![]() ![]() It will be available by swiping from the left side of the screen. It will also be easier for users to go "incognito" while using Google Maps, stopping the platform from sharing their data, officials said. 5 mins from Cubao to Makati 'possible,' as EDSA decongestion 'inevitable': Sec Villar.Patients die as Manila traffic jams block ambulances.Updates will suggest places that a user might like based on navigation history. The Contribute tab will be a place for users to share reviews, photos and information on missing places on the app. Google said users saved some 6.5 billion places on the app. The Saved tab will collect users' favorite locations. The Commute tab will have real-time traffic updates and travel times. Explore will gather information and ratings on some 200 million places around the world, Google said. The bottom navigation tab on the Google Maps interface was expanded to 5 from just 3. The new features will be rolled out in phases depending on the country, Google said. The redesigned Google Maps will roll out worldwide with a refreshed icon-a location pin-to reflect what Google said was consumers searching for experiences and places. It's meant to reflect all different forms of traffic patterns." That's a big sign that there's a traffic jam or traffic is really slow or if there's a road closure," said Fitzpatrick, who has been with Google Maps since its inception. Two-wheelers move faster and can split lanes unlike four-wheeled vehicles, he said. Including routes for motorbikes and scooters recognizes evolving transportation trends, said Google Maps Vice-President for Product Dan Glasgow. Google Maps harnesses data from users in 220 countries who drive a combined 1 billion kilometers per day or the equivalent of 25,000 trips around the world. Google's machine learning gathers data from users to help determine in real time which areas are choked in traffic, officials said. ![]() PH drivers among the 'least happy' in the world: Waze.Metro Manila traffic congestion may be world's worst, says Waze.We hope people can make their trips better with Google Maps," she said. "Should I leave 30 minutes later? We have that flexibility because traffic is gonna get better. "People can more easily make the decision: What route is best for me? What mode of transportation is best for me? What are the tradeoffs? Which is cheaper, much faster?" she told Asian journalists in a conference call from Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Google Maps wants to make it easier for users to pick their mode of transportation based on speed and cost, said Google Maps Senior Vice-President Jen Fitzpatrick. The new interface of Google Maps, which will gradually roll out to users worldwide, are shown in these screen captures provided by Google Philippines ![]()
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