In preparation for the holidays, Google has added several new features to Google Maps to make it easier to navigate through busy areas.
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According to a post on Google's blog, The Keyword, the company recognizes that this time of year can be pretty stressful, so to help alleviate that, these features are designed to keep people informed while maximizing the time they spend with friends and family. The additions include seeing where large groups of people are congregating and finding stores in an area.
You can check whether a part of the city is busy or not with the new Area Busyness feature. It shows live data to help you see where crowds are forming, so you can avoid that area or head straight there if there’s a fair going on, for example.
Tapping an area in Area Busyness will show you how busy it is throughout the day, along with what local businesses are located there. The Directory tab expands to show detailed information about what types of shops are in a building, as well as nearby car rental companies, parking lots, and more.
