Google is reportedly rolling out a new feature for its Maps application. The company has started getting a new ‘Glanceable While Navigating’ feature on Android and iOS devices.
Google Maps’s Glanceable Directions Rolling Out
The new Google Maps feature will allow you to view directions directly on your lock screen. Android users can view directions and live ETA directly from the lock screen.
The feature also works on the route overview screen in the app, even if you don’t hit the Start button. On the iOS front, the feature will use its ‘Live Activities’ to enable this feature.
- How to Enable ‘Glanceable Direction While Navigating’ in Google Maps
- Unfortunately, this feature is turned off by default, so you must enable it manually. Here’s how to do it.
- On Google Maps, Tap on your profile photo at the top right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down and select Navigation settings.Search for ‘Glanceable Direction While Navigating’ and enable it.