A patent filed by Google shows that the company is interested in adding a real-time animated simulation of the conditions in specific areas and adding that feature to Maps.

Google has added a nifty hyperdrive animation to Maps, here's how to access it.

Google Maps animation demonstrates the new parking payment feature. Image source: Google Speaking of Waze, Google’s subsidiary announced earlier this week that Batman is coming to its application.

Meanwhile, Google Home — with the big overhaul — has an animated splash screen to join YouTube (and TV), Maps, and News.