's Desktop Search Can Now Send Directions Right To Your Android Phone Or Tablet

‘s desktop search can now send directions right to your Android phone or tablet

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It’s now super easy to send directions straight to the Maps app on your Android device.

l you have to do is type “send directions” on the search page or in a Chrome tab it will launch a map interface, complete with autosuggestions for typing in where you want to go.

Your Android devices will be available from a dropdown menu: once you’ve selected the destination, just click the “send directions” link.

Unlock your device, it will open straight to Maps with a pin at the venue you typed in. Touch the navigation icon to get turn-by-turn directions.

The impact on you: One of the best benefits of being an Android user is the deep tie-in to services. Features like this the ability to use Android apps on Chromebooks are part of the company’s efforts to make its ecosystem more useful.