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Martin Brinkmann at gHacks reports
Google is rolling out a new traffic information [widget] for the mobile version of Google Maps [...] that integrates traffic information in the navigator.
The feature works in two [...] ways. In the first, traffic information [is] immediately displayed to you once you enter your destination in the app.
The application informs you about traffic jams, construction, or any other obstacles that may slow you down on your way to your destination. In addition to giving reasons, it highlights by how much you [will be] slowed down if you take a particular route.
The information [is] updated while you are following the directions Google Maps provides [...]. You may receive congestion alerts that include a delay estimate so that you know what you are getting yourself into.
Google Maps may suggest alternative routes while you are driving, and each alternative includes explanations [...] why it recommends [that you] take that route.
[...] Google makes no mention whether it is limited to certain geographical locations.
[...] The functionality seems similar to what Waze offers, a company that Google acquired in 2013.
In the comments, Naveed notes that he has already been using the feature but doesn't say for how long nor where he is.[...] and Martin, whose first language is German, uses English better than some guys I've encountered who only speak English.
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 26 2015, @09:59PM
Google Maps may suggest alternative routes while you are driving, and each alternative includes explanations [...] why it recommends [that you] take that route.
How long until a 'cybter-terror' hack-attack that reroutes traffic off the freeways and through residential neighborhoods. In places like LA sending just 1% of freeway traffic off to side-streets would really screw people up. And not just for the drivers, but for the residents. All it takes is one dumbass driving through unfamiliar streets while fiddling with his phone to hit a kid.
Captain: What happen ?
Mechanic: Somebody set up us the phone.
Operator: We get signal.
Captain: What !
Operator: Main screen turn on.
Captain: It’s you !!
ISIS: How are you gentlemen !!
ISIS: All your cars are belong to us.
ISIS: You are on the way to destruction.
Captain: What you say !!
ISIS: You have no chance to survive make your time.
ISIS: Ha ha ha ha …
Operator: Captain !!
Captain: Take off every GPS!!
Captain: You know what you doing.
Captain: Move GPS.
Captain: For great justice.
(Score: 1) by Placenta on Tuesday May 26 2015, @10:06PM
This would not be a problem.
The side streets would quickly fill to capacity.
No more cars would be able to enter the side streets from the freeway.
A steady state is attained and maintained.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 26 2015, @10:22PM
> The side streets would quickly fill to capacity.
Even more encouragement for the dumbass to take his eyes off the road. Stuck going 5mph on twisty turning roads for god knows how long? Instantly people are going to be drawn to their phones, if for no other reason than to try figure a way out of there.