How to use the new Google Maps shortcut for easy remote shopping

Google has just launched a series of new shortcuts on the Maps application, making it easier for people to access essential locations such as fuel, medicine and especially food, then You can contact the store to order and transport to your home instead of having to go to the place of transaction as usual.

These new shortcuts are actually small options at the top of the map that you can see when you open the application, specifically as follows:

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These shortcuts appear for the sole purpose of making it easy to find places to sell or provide essential essentials / services, such as hotels, fuel shops or grocery stores. No need to type search keywords as usual.

The most noticeable are the 'Delivery' and 'Takeout' shortcuts. When you open Google Maps, place the screen in the middle of the area you want to search. Then click on these shortcuts, Google Maps will immediately show you all the stores (mainly food stores, restaurants) that offer online and home delivery services. This is clearly a useful feature in the context that social measures are being applied thoroughly to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Not only that, but in the shortcuts, Google Maps also provides additional filter options to help users can choose the most appropriate location. For example, in the 'Delivery' shortcut, we will have filter options including: 'Relevance', 'Currently open', 'Top rated' and 'Other filters'. Just click on the option you find most interested. The application will return the corresponding results.

At this point, you will see complete information, including name, contact phone number, menu, opening hours and address. In the case of some restaurants (not all), you will be able to order food directly from Google Maps or link to another application that can order. If not, you can also contact the store directly with the information provided.

Update the Google Maps app to the latest version to use this useful feature!