Google on Wednesday announced that its Maps app will support Live Activities in the coming months, offering turn-by-turn directions both on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
No matter what mode of transportation you’re taking — whether you’re walking, biking or taking public transit — we’re making it even easier for you to get around.
With glanceable directions, you can track your journey right from your route overview or lock screen. You’ll see updated ETAs and where to make your next turn — information that was previously only visible by unlocking your phone, opening the app and using comprehensive navigation mode. And if you decide to take another path, we’ll update your trip automatically. These glanceable directions start rolling out globally on Android and iOS in the coming months, and will also be compatible with Live Activities on iOS 16.1.
The Live Activities feature will allow users to receive real-time ETAs and directions for driving, biking, walking, public transit, and other forms of navigation via Google Maps, without having to unlock their iPhone and open the app.
Live Activities also integrate with the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro models, providing at-a-glance information at the top of the screen. Users can long-press the Dynamic Island to open an expanded view with additional information.
Google hasn’t yet shared a screenshot showing what its Google Maps Live Activity feature will look like.
(Via MacRumors)
