Google Maps for Android adds a one-tap shortcut to view traffic around you
Oct17
Google has updated its Maps mobile app for Android with a handy new shortcut to help you spot traffic jams near you in real-time. The new ‘Traffic nearby’ feature, available in version 9.39, displays congested roads and areas around your current location, so you can more easily decide which route to take to your next destination.It works without you having to enter a destination or engage Driving mode first, which is handy if you haven’t yet locked in any plans to get around the city. You can access the ‘Traffic nearby’ screen with one tap by adding the shortcut icon…
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