Google Offers Live Traffic Maps on Cell Phones

By Allen Tsai | Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:21 am

Google today announced that it has begun offering mobile phone users in more than 30 major U.S. cities the capacity to view highway maps with "live" traffic data.

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After downloading Google Maps for mobile through their mobile phone's web browser, users simply move to the desired location within the application and select "show traffic" in the menu. The most up-to-date traffic information will be sent directly to the users' mobile device, and will highlight the conditions on the covered commuter routes using red, yellow, and green overlays.

In addition, when mobile phone users search for driving directions, they will now see the expected drive time as well as any unexpected traffic delays, making travel planning much easier and more effective. And another new feature - the ability to store their favorite searches and driving directions - will allow users to access frequently used routes and compare traffic conditions on them.

To download Google Maps for mobile, users simply visit http://www.google.com/gmm from their phone's web browser.

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