![]() ![]() Google takes anonymous location data from GPS equipped cell phones and uses it to calculate traffic speeds and congestion, the result is an incredibly accurate crowdsourced picture of traffic that is updated live 24/7. Google has a special built-in feature called Google Traffic on its Maps app that shows traffic conditions in real-time on major roads in particular geographic locations. You! Well, you and every other iPhone, Android, Blackberry, WindowsPhone, and every other smartphone user really. #Google maps traffic downloadThe feature should work just as well in iOS 6’s new Maps app, though when Google releases their own app it may be a good idea to download that as well. The feature works the same on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, and Google Maps on the web, you just need internet access of some sort to use it. I thought this was a widely known feature, but some friends were absolutely amazed by it the other day so that tells me maybe it’s only the more savvy of us who know about this.
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