After ditching Google, I found a way to get the one Search feature I’ve been missing
I’ve told readers on more than one occasion that I ditched Google Search. It started with the iPhone, where I set DuckDuckGo as my default …
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Google Flights added a new ‘Cheapest’ tab for travelers on a budget
Typically, the first site I visit when planning a trip is Google Flights. It’s fast and easy to use, and every major US airline lists …
Google Maps might be making an important change to location sharing
Plenty of mobile apps let you share your location with your friends and family, and it’s a great feature to use when meeting people or …
How to blur your house in Google Maps so thieves can’t plan break-ins
I use Street View all the time in Google Maps to quickly check out new destinations. It gives me an idea of the surroundings and …
Google Maps and Waze will start sharing incident reports
Google on Wednesday announced new safety features for Google Maps and Waze, including a long-awaited change. Google Maps and Waze will both share incident reports, …
A big Google Maps redesign is rolling out now – see it here
Google has quietly started rolling out a big user interface redesign to Google Maps, although Android users will get it before it reaches the iPhone. …
Google Maps for iPhone and CarPlay finally added a speedometer
Google occasionally introduces new features for its Android apps before bringing them to iOS, but the wait can be excruciating. For example, this week, Google …
Debunked: No, Google Maps won’t show you pop-up ads while you’re driving
The worst place to see an ad of any kind is a navigation app like Google Maps. And the worst time to see such an …
Big Google Maps location privacy update will change how I use the app
I’m a longtime iPhone user, and I rely on Google Maps for most of my navigation needs. Yes, Apple Maps has gotten much better over …
Forget AI, Google Maps is now full of crap
We’ve all been there: you’re out and about and suddenly need a public restroom. Google Maps can be a good resource for finding one nearby. …
Google Maps gets a huge AI boost with this free web app
Google Maps can be a really useful tool. But, if you want to take things up a notch, then a free web-based AI Google Maps …
This is the Google Maps design change I’ve been waiting for
I’m a longtime Google Maps user, even I have trouble navigating the app sometimes. It’s not about Google’s massive redesign from last year that angered …
Google Maps and Search add new AI features for EVs, plus new public transit features
In anticipation of this year’s Earth Day, Google on Wednesday announced new features for Google Maps and Search that should make travel more sustainable. The …
Gemini has a slick Google Maps integration that I want immediately on my iPhone
The Rabbit r1 is a mobile gadget that can perform in-app actions for you. No other AI product can do that, at least for now. …
Google Maps is getting a new design and new tools to help you plan your summer getaway
Google Maps’ main feature remains navigation and directions, but nobody would blame you if you were using it increasingly more to discover places around you. …
Google Maps can show social media posts from your favorite places – here’s how
Google Maps can do more than just help you reach your next destination. It can help you discover nearby attractions and more details about your …
iOS 18 might let you set Google Maps as the iPhone’s default navigation app, with a big EU twist
I keep trying to use Apple Maps more on my iPhone. But I routinely find myself switching to Google Maps and staying with it. Google …
I can’t wait for this Google Maps update that shows building entrances
Tell me if this has ever happened to you: Google Maps gets you to your destination, but the entrance is not where Google Maps navigation …
How to use Google Maps Glanceable navigation on iPhone
Google announced about a year ago that Google Maps would get a Glanceable navigation feature on Android and iPhone that will put navigation right on …
How to calibrate Google Maps to make it more accurate
Navigation apps like Google Maps only work as intended if the device you’re using does one basic thing well: locate you, the user, accurately. If …
I trust Google Maps reviews implicitly, and it turns out I have AI to thank
It is a cliché, but eating a bunch of pasta before a long run will help with the carbohydrate load. It’s also a cliché I …
Google Maps is due for another big design update, but you’re not getting your colors back
Google deployed a massive Google Maps redesign a few months ago that angered some longtime users. Google replaced its traditional colors, making Google Maps resemble …
You can now use AI to search by vibes in Google Maps
Artificial intelligence is an ever-evolving technology that finds new use cases on what feels like a daily basis. In my bingo card for AI, however, …
Google Maps can now display real-time battery information in your EV
Google Maps is obviously the most popular mapping service in the world, but both Google and Apple have had an issue with electric vehicle makers …
Google Maps might add 3D buildings for navigation, but do we really need it?
Google made a big change to its Google Maps design recently, and I can’t say it bothered me as much as it upset some users. …
Google apps are free, but I still found a way to steal them on my iPhone
No matter how much we search for free stuff, online or offline, there’s no such thing. Everything costs something. You pay for it with money …
How and why to blur your house from Street View on Google Maps
One of the first things I did back when I bought my Meta Quest 2 headset was download and play around with an app called …
