Google has finally copied the homework of another GPS app, Waze, by adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate through tunnels or other satellite dead zones. 9 to 5 Google reported. This feature is widely available in Google Maps for Android, although the iOS version is still missing.
Recall that Bluetooth beacons are designed to provide information about navigation and traffic in underground places where GPS signals cannot pass. By another name Waze Beaconsthey are “a battery-powered, low-power microcontroller that sends a one-way signal to the user’s phone or tablet” without receiving any input from the user. According to Google. They are installed underground in several cities, including New York, Paris, Sydney, Rio and other places. Waze launched first feature in 2016.
The feature is not enabled by default, so how to enable it. On the map, go to Settings > Navigation Settings and then find “Driving Options” at the bottom of the list. Below these you will see Bluetooth tunnel beacons (provided you have the latest version) and you can turn it on.
The feature first appeared in October 2023 for some beta and other users, but is now in the main release. It should make navigation much smoother, especially in difficult tunnels with multiple lanes and exits. This is the latest a rush of new functions these include EV charging data, AI capabilities, Immersive View, and more. includes.
