Google Now has added an alarm feature (pictured) that automatically calculates when a user needs to alight public transport
Most people
have fallen asleep on a train or bus after a long day at work or a
party, only to find they have missed their stop and face a hefty taxi
fare home.
But
a new feature on Google Now could put an end to such misery and enable
people to take a nap without worrying about the consequences.
Google
has added an alarm to its service that already voluntarily offers
people information about the weather, their journey and upcoming
appointments.
And the new
system means the service can now automatically calculate when to set an
alarm based on saved locations such as home and work, plus public
transport information, Android Police reported.
The alarm ‘knows’ how long the journey should last and when the users should get off the bus or train.
By tapping the screen, the alarm will wake them up in time for their stop. and save a long walk home or that costly taxi ride.
The
service is only available in select areas where transport information is available, and works for users of Android
smartphones and tablets as well as iPhones and iPads.