Recently Google updated its Google Maps to version 6.5 for android,with lots more features added or updated like adding a redesigned Navigation menu for devices with Android 4.0+ platform. This new version also provides estimated travel times within Google Maps with respect to the traffic conditions. The traffic data is refreshed constantly which will help users get the latest possible information.
Google already offered traffic data but this is first time it has made the data available as part of directions. The previous traffic feature that was removed from google maps last summer provided users with the worst-case traffic scenario based on historic traffic data.
It was further revealed that Google pulled that feature as it wanted to better the freshness of the data. The new feature gives users ability to check current traffic conditions and also provides an estimated length of travel time, which is based on data constantly refreshed. so the users will be having almost correct travel time. Google says the traffic information will be better and more precise if more people opted in the service.
Google Maps will provide now higher resolution map, for devices with high pixel density screen such as Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S II, Droid Razr and others, which means you will get less cluttered map while navigating. The new style is also said to help maps react more quickly to panning, zooming, and twisting. Google also added the ability to prioritize a transit mode and route option in Google Maps 6.5 for Android.
Google Maps for Android v6.5 is available at Google Play
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