Maps' new update is also designed to help you beat the winter blues with a little help from Gemini. Just type in something like “fun winter activities in NYC” and let the ideas roll in. Once you find a spot that catches your eye, you can check for perks like free parking and get the lowdown from user reviews summarized with Gemini.

You can now check Google Maps to see if nearby stores have a product in stock.

Google is adding a handful of new features to Maps in time for the holidays, including the ability to search for specific products within the app itself. If you need a sweater for your annual ugly sweater party,

Google Maps now helps holiday shoppers find specific products, view prices, and get directions to stores with real-time inventory listings.

The new Maps update also makes it easier to track bus and rail delays and tells you the least busy times to visit local locations.

Google Maps has been given a fairly substantial update in time for the holidays, with the introduction of an in-app product search function to

Google Maps is getting a new Product Search feature along with the ability to report delays. These new features should help travelers plan their transport arrangements and shop with ease using Google Maps.

Google announced a number of new features to ease holiday travel covering everything from public transit to EV driving.