Thus, Google Maps will begin to allow users to add in detours to gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and other stops without the user having to remove his final destination. During the navigation Android users will get a new search icon in the top-right corner of the app which will bring up coffee shops and other possible destinations. Thus, you can easily select one and it will be added to your route without cancelling the navigation.
This new feature has been long overdue, and it’s been one of the advantages of those who are using traditional navigation systems. Google is also including gas prices when you search for gas stations, thus letting you choose the cheapest one along your route. Aditya Dhanrajani, Google Maps Product Manager, said the following regarding the new functionality: The “Search for more places option” lets look for other locations, such as a motel or a specialty shop. If you’ve been using Waze, then you now that the new features have been present in the app, which is also owned by Google. Nonetheless, it’s still great to see that it’s coming to Android users, as well. The feature will become available “over the next few weeks” and at the moment we don’t know when it’s going to be available to iOS users, as well.
