(Web Desk) - Google has rolled out a new feature on its Maps app, allowing users to easily access weather and air quality details for any location.
With this update, users can now obtain weather forecasts and real-time air quality index information with just a few taps, improving the utility of the Maps app for planning and navigation purposes.
By simply searching for a desired location and clicking on the weather icon, users can access an overview of the current weather conditions. Furthermore, users have the option to expand the weather display to reveal additional details and forecast information.
Available on both Android and iOS versions of the Google Maps app, this functionality provides users with insights into weather patterns, facilitating informed decision-making for travel plans or outdoor activities.
By leveraging data from weather.com, Google Maps claims to offer accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts tailored to users' specific locations of interest.
To access this feature, users need to ensure they are using the latest version of the Google Maps app installed on their smartphones.
Once updated, users will be able to access the feature in the same way as mentioned above.
Moreover, Google Maps now offers additional functionalities beyond weather and air quality updates.
Users can utilize the app to stay informed about wildfires, live location share, and receive updates, photos, and reviews from people they follow.
But, the best feature is live sharing and getting this is super easy. Both people who want to share their locations need to add each other as friends on Google.
Then, a "share location" button shows up when you check your friend's info. This button lets you share where you are right then or all the time. You can turn it off whenever you want, which is super handy.
You can also set it to share your location for specific times, which means it will stop sharing after that time ends.
But if you choose to, you can keep sharing your location for as long as you want, even after that specific time.
Before, apps like WhatsApp let you share your location for a limited time, but Google's version works right inside Android phones without needing extra apps. This will help lots of people who use Android phones.
Google has rolled out a new feature on its Maps app, allowing users to easily access weather and air quality details for any location.
With this update, users can now obtain weather forecasts and real-time air quality index information with just a few taps, improving the utility of the Maps app for planning and navigation purposes.