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Re: 2GIS Navigator Adds Trip Statistics, New Route Search, and Parallel Mode for Apple CarPlay

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On 2026-05-01 11:27 a.m., MummyChunk wrote:
> 2GIS service shared details about a major update to the company's 
> navigation app.
> 
> The app has added features designed to make everyday trips more 
> convenient and informative.
> 
> Trip Statistics and "Garage"
> 
> After completing a route, 2GIS now shows a detailed trip summary. On the 
> finish screen, drivers can see the total distance, travel time, maximum 
> speed, and time lost in traffic jams.
> 
> In the future, developers plan to add a counter for speeding violations 
> so users can analyze their driving style. The full trip history is saved 
> in a new profile section called "Garage."
> 
> There, users can add their car's make and choose an icon for it. The 
> same menu also provides quick access to searches for nearby gas 
> stations, car washes, and tire shops.
> 
> "On the Way" Search
> 
> Searching for places while driving has become much easier. The updated 
> search feature lets users find locations strictly along the already 
> built route.
> 
> The app suggests places that can be reached without unnecessary 
> maneuvers or major detours. If no suitable place is found, the user can 
> switch back to the classic search across the entire map.
> 
> Traffic Lights in Dynamic Island
> 
> iPhone owners now get expanded integration with system interfaces. 
> Traffic light signals are now shown directly on the lock screen through 
> Live Activities and in the Dynamic Island cutout.
> 
> Traffic light information appears automatically and disappears once 
> movement resumes. Users can disable the display of signals in the 
> navigator settings.
> 
> In addition, widgets now work in free-driving mode without a route being 
> built. In this mode, the screen shows the current speed, street name, 
> and camera warnings.
> 
> Parallel Mode in CarPlay
> 
> The way drivers interact with the app through CarPlay has also changed. 
> Now, when connected to CarPlay, the smartphone does not become locked; 
> instead, it turns into a convenient control panel.
> 
> The driver or passenger can select places, zoom the map, and rebuild the 
> route directly on the phone screen. All actions are instantly 
> synchronized and displayed on the car's multimedia screen.
> 
> All of these new features are already available to users in the latest 
> versions of 2GIS for iOS and Android.

I'm looking forward to checking some of those features out. Right now, I 
only use Apple CarPlay for its excellent traffic information, to play my 
favourite podcasts and to quickly get it to play whatever music I want 
at any given time. It's also kind of fun to just say "Hey Siri, play the 
radio broadcast of the Blue Jays game" and have it find it for you 
through the radio stations.

-- 
CrudeSausage
M4 MacBook Air

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2GIS Navigator Adds Trip Statistics, New Route Search, and Parallel Mode for Apple CarPlay mummycullen@gmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (MummyChunk) - 2026-05-01 11:27 -0400
  Re: 2GIS Navigator Adds Trip Statistics, New Route Search, and Parallel Mode for Apple CarPlay CrudeSausage <crude@sausa.ge> - 2026-05-01 19:23 -0400

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