News and notes on the latest from Google.
Google Assistant is going big (I didn’t say useful) at CES this year. The Assistant is getting new features and is being built into almost everything, lock, stock, and barrel. Here’s a brief overview of every new device, device-integration, and feature Google has announced so far.
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Waze has been a competitor to Google Maps for quite a while. In addition to simply routing you somewhere, Waze provides information about traffic, construction, police, crashes, and more in real-time. Google had bought Waze, but none of its features have been assimilated into Google Maps ever since. However, according to a report from Android Police, Google is testing crash and speed reporting in Maps, a subset of the features Waze offers.
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Google Maps’ newest feature brings information about electric vehicle charging stations to the Map. It’ll include the types of ports available, charging speeds, and how many ports there are. You’ll also see information about the station from drivers, including photos, ratings, reviews, and questions.
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If you use your phone for navigation, chances are good that you rely on Google Maps for this purpose. No matter what app you use, your phone will lose a lot of its battery while providing you with turn-by-turn directions or sharing your live location with your friends or family. And if a charger is not around, your phone could eventually run out of juice. Inevitably, you can no longer share your live location with your loved ones, which can leave them quite worried about you.
