Google said it has also released new updates for iOS users to make Google Maps easier to use on an Apple Watch or iPhone. The new updates include a new pinned trip widget, direct navigation from the Apple Watch, and Google Maps integration into Siri and the shortcuts app.
Route options to ‘avoid tolls’
Google Maps will estimate the total toll price to your destination based on factors like the cost of using a toll pass or other payment methods, the day of the week, and how much the toll is expected to cost at the specific time the user will be crossing it. However, for those who do not wish to pay tolls, Google will also show an alternative option of a toll-free route. This can be accessed by tapping on the three dots at the top right corner in Google Maps and selecting ‘avoid tolls’.
The company said that this feature will be rolled out on Android and iOS devices in April for nearly 2,000 toll roads in India, the US, Japan and Indonesia — with more countries coming soon. Additionally, Google has also released new updates for iOS users to make Google Maps easier to use on an Apple Watch or iPhone. The new updates include a new pinned trip widget, direct navigation from the Apple Watch, and Google Maps integration into Siri and the shortcuts app.
iOS users can check out the arrival time, the next departure for the chosen public transport trip, and even a suggested route for those looking to drive, directly from the new pinned trip widget.
