This application is designed to help users get to their destinations faster by providing real-time updates on traffic conditions and estimated arrival times. It offers features such as automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures, allowing users to beat traffic and save time on their commute. Additionally, the app provides real-time transit information for buses, trains, and ride-shares, making it easier for users to catch their preferred mode of transportation.
Aside from its navigation features, the app also allows users to discover new places and explore like a local. It provides information on local restaurants, events, and activities, as well as trending and newly opened places in areas that are of interest to the user. The app also offers a "Your match" feature, which gives users a number indicating how likely they are to enjoy a particular place. Group planning is made easier with the ability to share a shortlist of options and vote in real-time, as well as create lists of favorite places to share with friends. Users can also follow recommendations from local experts, Google, and publishers, and leave reviews and add photos for places they have visited.
In addition to its navigation and discovery features, the app also offers offline maps for searching and navigating without an internet connection. It also includes Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, shops, museums, and other locations, as well as indoor maps for quickly finding your way inside large places like airports, malls, and stadiums. However, some features may not be available in all countries.
The app is also available for Wear OS, allowing users to add a Tile on their watch for quick access to home and work locations. However, it is important to note that the navigation feature is not intended for use by oversized or emergency vehicles.