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Update to Google Maps for Android adds information about where you’re heading

November 24, 2014

Via: itCurated
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With the turn-by-turn directions and traffic information, Google Maps has become an indispensable tool used by drivers to make sure that they arrive at the correct destination. And while Google Maps gives you information about your drive, including an estimated time of arrival, the app focuses on how you are getting to where you are going. It didn’t tell you much about your destination. That is, until now.

An update to Google Maps for Android is rolling out, and adds information about your destination, or any place that you look up. You will know the time and the current weather at the location where you are heading to. The latter is certainly important. If you are driving somewhere, it would be nice to know if you need an umbrella, or a sweater, when you exit the car. And Google Maps will also provide you with some fun facts about your destination. That could certainly give you some ammunition to help liven up a dull dinner or party.

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