The new app, which includes step-by-step directions and estimated arrival times, will be available for download in the coming weeks, Google said.
This time, Maps is getting a standalone app in the Apple Watch app store – a bit of a change from its previous iteration, when iPhone users had to download the Google Maps iOS app, then use it as an extension on has Watch. Several other apps, such as Amazon and eBay, withdrew the support of their iOS apps for the Apple Watch in 2017 without offering an explanation, according to previous reports.
Google (GOOGL) also rolls out an update this week that will expand its Maps app compatibility with Apple’s CarPlay system. This means users can listen to music or check their calendar in a side-by-side view of Google Maps. The cards appear on the left side of the screen and other features, such as the music, appear on the right side.
Apple’s CarPlay infotainment system is available in 97% of new cars, according to the company.
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