The new symbol for Google Maps sitting on your smartphone's home screen looks like a pin, marking a departure from the previous iteration of the logo which more closely resembled a map.
It's the first time Google has updated the Maps app icon since 2015, when it refreshed the "G" in the icon to match the new Google logo.
Similar to the way Google Maps already provides information about how crowded a train may be at a certain time, the app will now also provide crowdsourced answers about the temperature of a given train, public transit lines with accessibility entrances and seating, and trains that have security on board.
Google is also adding some insights specific to certain regions around the world, such as the ability to see how many carriages are available on a specific train in Japan to increase your chances of getting a seat.
It's another reminder that Google Maps can be used to accomplish many of the tasks you may typically delegate to other apps like OpenTable or Yelp — the latter of which has filed antitrust complaints against Google for promoting its own services over others in search. The update also illustrates the broader change at Google in recent years, as it shifts from a company geared toward providing answers to one that helps you get things done.
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