![]() All of that information (and the number of users who use the app on a regular, if not daily, basis) has given Google a huge database of traffic data, which allows it not only to monitor what's happening now, but also to more accurately predict what will happen as you continue on that particular route. When the app is open, it is constantly sending information back to Google, providing data about the route being traveled and what the traffic patterns and average speeds are like at any given time of day. When you turn on Location History, it can help you with real-time traffic predictions for your commute or reminisce about places you’ve been. I was coasting down the interstate on-ramp, when the Maps voice said "You are on the fastest route and your route is clear." But how does Google Maps know that? According to Tech Insider, it's a combination of the number of people who are currently using the service, its database of historical traffic data and a few technological tricks it has absorbed from other companies.Įveryone who uses Google Maps is helping the app become a little more accurate - and a little more indispensable - for the rest of us. With Your data in Maps, you can easily view and manage your Location History and other account settings. A couple of days ago, I was driving to a concert on the other side of the state, a trip that was intermittently soundtracked by Google Maps' turn-by-turn directions. ![]()
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