As part of World Sight Day, Google Maps is improving walking directions for people with visual impairments. The Google service can now offer more detailed voice guidance and new types of verbal announcements.
Google Maps already offers voice prompts to accompany visual instructions on the screen, but now can provide more detailed walking directions like proactive alerts that let you know you’re on the correct route.
Maps might note the distance to your next turn, as well as the current direction and street you’re on. Other examples include alerts when you’re crossing a large road.