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Google Maps' new 'glanceable directions' feature means safer driving with less battery drain

You can now see your next turn on Google Maps without unlocking your phone. Here's how to enable this new feature.

Starting today, Maps users on both Android and iOS gain access to glanceable directions (or turn-by-turn navigation), updated ETA, and the next turn, right from their phone's lock screen. Not only does this make your navigation more distraction-free, but it also cuts down on battery use since your screen isn't in use the whole time. Glanceable directions will track your driving in the route overview even if you don't actually tap the Start button for turn-by-turn navigation.

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