What you need to know
- Google Maps now offers “at-a-glance directions” on your lock screen, giving you directions and arrival times without unlocking your phone.
- If the user deviates from the planned route, the app will dynamically adjust the route.
- First announced last year, this at-a-glance directions feature is now available on both iOS and Android.
Google Maps is finally adding a “Directions at a Glance” feature to your lock screen, showing you directions and arrival times without unlocking your phone.
First announced last year, Google Maps’ at-a-glance directions are now available on both iOS and Android. You can now easily follow your trip progress directly from the route overview without having to press the start navigation button.
Even better, turn-by-turn directions and live estimated arrival times pop up on your lock screen. That means you no longer have to unlock your phone or open the Maps app to figure out your next move. On iOS, Google Maps is Live activities About this feature.
Even if you deviate from the course by car, foot, or bicycle, the app will smoothly adjust your route.
As spotted by Android Police, the feature appears to be making its way to more users, especially those using Android version 11.116 and iOS 6.104.2. To turn on at-a-glance directions, go to: navigation Main Google Maps settings setting menu. However, please note that some navigation data is collected for map improvement purposes.
By default, the toggle is off, so you have to turn it on yourself. When off, a blue dot will appear to indicate your current location. When you turn on the switch, the dot turns into an arrow pointing the way.
Google will record your usage of this feature and notify you about it in a message bubble on the route overview screen. Additionally, you can quickly toggle features on and off directly from the My Location sheet by tapping the blue dot or arrow.
Although a bit late, the new Maps feature is definitely a welcome addition from the company in recent months. Google has introduced his AI to improve the navigation experience and is well on its way. Just a few weeks ago, Maps introduced generative AI features to help users find interesting activities in their local area.
