"We are entering a new era of maps," Miriam Daniel, general manager of Google Maps, told reporters Wednesday during a preview of the features presented in Palo Alto, California. "We are transforming how you navigate and explore the world.

Google Maps now helps holiday shoppers find specific products, view prices, and get directions to stores with real-time inventory listings.

G oogle Maps now will show you products from nearby stores if you search Google Maps for product related queries. Google wrote, “Now, you can search in Google Maps for items lik

The new Maps update also makes it easier to track bus and rail delays and tells you the least busy times to visit local locations.

Google Maps is getting a new Product Search feature along with the ability to report delays. These new features should help travelers plan their transport arrangements and shop with ease using Google Maps.

A major feature dump for Google Maps just rolled out to make getting around easier during the holidays. New features include smart shopping tools, immersive route views, live updates for road conditions and transit lines,