Drunk, exhausted, or just plain oblivious subway riders touting Android devices now have a bit of a safety net.
Above: Google Now’s public transit alarm at work in the Netherlands.
Google has integrated smart alarms into its Google Now public transportation card, reports Android Police.
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Theoretically, the software will alert you just before it’s time to disembark.
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If Google Maps offers public transit directions in your area, you should have access to Google Now transit alerts — so lean back, hide your wallet, and enjoy those extra 40 winks.
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