The Google Maps app has proved invaluable for the unfearing urban explorer in navigating the city . Now anew updatefor iOS and Android can supply specific contextual details about what ’s around you depending on your location , time of day , and even the weather . So if it ’s rain down ( or about to ) , it will warn against going to a nearby park .
By tapping a novel “ Explore ” button on the bottom right corner , you ’ll get information about nearby location separate out by dissimilar variable . So when it alerts you to where you may have a drinking or snaffle a jalopy , the app will also know if a barroom is open , for example , or if public transit is departing imminently .
If you ’re expect for something specific , Explore can also help you find likely nearby locations by distance ( ranging from a five mo walk to a 20 minute movement ) as well . Once you get there , you could tap your location on the mapping and get details like eating place reviews and transportation docket . It ’s similar to the mount in Yelp ’s app , which can filter results by space and possible action times , but having it all in one Google Maps app is very smashing and useful indeed . [ Google ]
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