The new function is similar to one Google introduced last fall that tells users in real time how busy a restaurant, store or other location is. The new parking feature isn’t able to give current parking conditions, but uses the search engine’s massive database to predict whether parking difficulty will be “Limited,” “Medium” or “Easy” once a destination is input into the app.
The option is currently only available on Google Maps for Android, and the company is initally launching the feature in 25 U.S. metro areas, including San Francisco, Chicago and Boston.