During the Christmas season, the streets are filled with lights, families looking for gifts and crowds. To avoid wasting time and enjoy this season more, Google Maps has implemented different functions that will help you find Christmas items quickly, avoid queues and traffic jams and even optimize your purchases and trips.
Google, always looking to improve the experience of its users, has updated Maps giving the possibility of finding things more easily. Christmas products in nearby storesYou can search directly from the app for any item you need to give as a gift or decorate. By searching, for example, for “Christmas sweater,” the stores around you that have it available will be displayed, avoiding wasting time browsing several sites without success.
In addition, Google Maps will tell you if the product is available or not, thus avoiding the frustration of arriving at a store and discovering that it is out of stock. In addition, by simply clicking on the item, you can receive directions to get there quickly. Everything under control!
Additional features to avoid crowds and rush hours
Another point to keep in mind, especially during the Christmas season, is crowds. The app also allows you to view, in real time, the influx of people in the places you want to visit. Google Maps uses graphics to show the crowds. rush hours, showing you the time slots when places are busiest or quietest. This feature is key if you want to avoid crowds in stores.
In addition, the map shows the Busy areas in yellow, so you can quickly get an idea of where to move without having to face long queues or crowded streets.
Planning routes and trips without traffic jams
The new Google Maps feature will not only help you search for Christmas items, but also, during the Christmas holidays, you will be able to benefit from the more efficient routes. Google Maps lets you avoid areas with heavy traffic by scheduling the best times to travel, whether it's to go shopping or visit relatives. This feature is also optimized for electric vehicle drivers, as it provides information on nearby charging points, making your trip more comfortable and environmentally friendly.
Do you often forget something? Don't worry, the magnifying glass that appears at the top of the screen will allow you to look for stops along the way for last-minute errands, like grapes for New Year's Eve or that gift you forgot to buy that's available at a store you'll pass on your route.
Save money on fuel and plan your time
With the help of these new features, Google Maps not only helps you save time but also money. You can find gas stations cheaper on your way, and avoid unnecessarily long or complicated journeys. This way, the money you save on fuel can be spent on gifts for your loved ones or a delicious Christmas meal!
Contactless payments to move faster
If you use public transport to get around the city during these busy times, Google Maps has thought of that too. Thanks to the option of contactless payments, you will no longer have to wait in long lines to buy tickets. You can do everything from the app, making your trip easier and giving you more time to enjoy the festivities.