Google Maps Unveils New Features for Holiday Season

Improved Transit Directions, Collaborative Lists, and Emoji Reactions Among Updates

Google Maps is offering new features and tips for the holiday season, including the best times to travel and shop based on last year's data.
New updates to Google Maps include improved transit directions, collaborative lists for planning with friends, and emoji reactions for reviews and photos.
Transit improvements will show users the best route to their destination based on ETA, number of transfers, and trip length, and will provide detailed information about station entrances and exits in over 80 cities worldwide.
Collaborative lists allow users to share places with friends and vote on potential destinations, making group planning easier.
Emoji reactions allow users to react to content within Google Maps, providing more community feedback.