Google Maps has today updated its iPhone and iPad app to include support for a feature that was big when Apple released iOS 14 almost a year ago — Home screen widgets. The new update, which is available for download now, includes support for two different types of widget.

After choosing to add a Google Maps widget to their Home screen, users can select one of two options.

• A widget that lets users check local traffic and weather conditions for a specific location.
• Another widget that includes quick access to search as well as restaurants, gas stations, and more.

Thanks for using Google Maps! In this release, we’re launching our first set of Home Screen Widgets to help you plan and navigate to your destination.

Google Maps is arguably the best iPhone mapping app around, despite Appel Maps making great improvements in recent years. The addition of a couple of Home screen widgets might not be a huge deal to most people, but it does at least show that Google is keen to make sure iOS users get to enjoy some new features here and there. Even if widgets did arrive closer to the iOS 15 launch than the iOS 14 one.

Those who already have Google Maps installed can download the new update now. Everyone else can go get it via the App Store for free. Even if you’re an Apple Maps user, it never hurts to have more options to hand when going on a trip does it?