Google Maps gets new layers, Live View indoor navigation, and more
The new features are powered by AI, giving users “the most accurate, up-to-date information about the world, exactly when you need it.”
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HERE WeGo, Huawei’s Google Maps alternative, now available
Having taken HERE WeGo for a quick spin, it looks like Huawei has found a suitable navigation and map app for its users.
Google Maps turns 15, gets new icon and UI tweaks
Google Maps has become a key tool for finding the best routes, avoiding construction, exploring new places near you, and more.
Google Maps for iOS will gain speed trap and travel condition reporting soon
Users of both Android and iOS will also see a new feature that will allow them to report incidents–construction, lane closures, disabled vehicles, and objects on the road.
Google Maps will now show speed limits and speed traps on Android and iOS
The speed trap feature will flash an icon when a speed trap is detected and when the driver is nearly upon said speed trap, an audio notification will alert them to slow down.
Where’s Waldo comes to Google Maps for an extended April Fool’s search party
Will you be popping on to look for Waldo and friends?
Mario is your new copilot on Google Maps for MAR10 Day
While Google is stating Mario will be your buddy for this week, there is no actual end date as to when Mario will leave the application.
Google Maps helps you remember where you parked
This is a big improvement from the current location card that shows up where you’ve last parked and can sometimes take a bit of time to update.
Google Map Maker retiring, being rolled into Google Maps
Starting in March 2017, all Google Maps edits will be made through Google Maps itself.
Google Maps adding speed limits to Android App
Android users have (briefly) spotted speed limit indicators in the Google Maps app.
Velociraptor Gives You a Speedometer In Google Maps
Ever wanted to see how fast you were traveling while looking at Google Maps directions? With Daniel Ciao’s new app, Velociraptor, you can do just that. … Read more…
Google Maps Sends Demolition Crew To Wrong Home
Google Maps is a wonderful product that millions of people use on a daily basis to get them to and from destinations, the problem is, … Read more…
The Wii U’s Google Maps Service Shutting Down
It looks like Nintendo will be shutting down the Wii U’s Google Maps service as of March 31, 2016. That is, according to the company’s … Read more…
Google Maps Updated With New Offline Search And Directions
Now we can navigate and search the world when we’re offline, that is what Google said in today’s announcement via their official blog. This new update … Read more…
Google Adds Holiday Hours to Google Maps And Search
There’s nothing worse than hitting up Google Maps to find directions to your favourite restaurant and store, hop into your vehicle, drive there… and find … Read more…
Could Google’s Next Kid-Friendly Product Be Google Maps For Kids?
Google recently rolled out a kid-friendly version of YouTube and has already expressed the desire to continue to make its products more accessible to kids. Now a … Read more…
Google Maps To Add Railroad Crossings
Google and the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) are set to announce a partnership today that will bring location information on all US railroad crossings to … Read more…
Google Maps Prank Leads To Temporary Shutdown Of Map Maker Program
Remember that Google Maps prank we told you about a couple weeks ago? The one with the Android bot peeing on the Apple logo? As … Read more…
Google Android Mascot Shown On Google Maps Urinating On Apple
Well, this is a fun way to start a Friday and the start of the weekend. It looks like the Google Android Mascot (Andy) has … Read more…
PAC-MAN And Co. Invade Google Maps
Not satisfied to stay home on the arcade screen, it looks like PAC-MAN, Pinky, Blinky, Inky, and Clyde have taken to the streets and invaded Google … Read more…
Explore The Desert With Google Maps Street View
Google Maps Street View is going where it has never gone before. By now we’re pretty used to Google Street View cars motoring around our … Read more…
Google Maps Flaw Leads To Intercepted FBI And Secret Service Calls
Anyone can add new listings to Google maps and, usually, this is a good thing™. Unfortunately spammers have discovered this, and some categories (such as … Read more…
Google Is Set To Make Ridesharing A Major Part Of Its Maps Service
Google Maps has for years now been one of the must have apps on any smartphone (sorry Windows Phone users). It has provided directions, business … Read more…
Wear OS update officially brings Google Assistant to the Galaxy Watch4
A few weeks ago, Samsung announced that the next Wear OS update would bring Google Assistant to Watch4, and today is the day.
Google relents, adds option to keep G Suite legacy free for personal use
After weeks of going dark on the matter, Google has relented and added an option for non-commercial users to continue using their G Suite legacy free edition.
Bill seeking to outlaw self-preferencing by Amazon, Google clears hurdle in Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday gave its stamp of approval to the first major legislative effort meant to stop the largest tech platforms from giving themselves a leg up against competing businesses using their websites, principally Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple.
Concerned with privacy on your mobile device? A deGoogled phone might be for you
I’ve noticed that no matter what side of the aisle people stand on, they are concerned with Google, Facebook, and others invading their privacy.
Google I/O ’21 recap: Search, privacy, Android, Wear OS, and more…
Even though Google I/O is virtual this year, the live keynote covered several upcoming Google technologies and updates for the thousands tuning in on YouTube.
