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 …
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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 …
Here’s why you should reenable Google Maps location history
Google Maps, who are you? I’m incredibly surprised to see Google come up with privacy features I’d expect from a competitive navigation app. Not the …
Google Maps’ latest updates finally pushed me to Apple Maps
For nearly two decades, I’ve sworn by Google Maps. I gave Waze a shot before it was acquired by Google, but it wasn’t my cup …
Ex-Google Maps designer hates the new design, and it’s not just the colors
Google released a big Google Maps upgrade a few weeks ago, including a significant redesign and new AI features. The new Google Maps color palette …
Wondering how Google Maps prevents review-bombing? Google just pulled back the curtain
Google Maps isn’t just a navigation app that directs you from A to B. It’s a discovery app that offers quick ways to find places …
Google Maps trends offer great travel tips for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Navigation apps like Google Maps are what you might need the most this holiday season. In addition to getting you to your destination safely for …
Google Maps gets better transit directions and 2 more new features ahead of the holidays
It’s Black Friday and Thanksgiving season, so Google has a few Google Maps tips and tricks you can use to navigate the upcoming weeks as …
Google Maps just got a big redesign and lots of AI features
The next time you load Google Maps on your iPhone or Android device, you might notice something unusual. It’ll look different than what you’re used …
Google Maps is getting a big accessibility update, but only on iPhone for now
Just the other day, we talked about how unusual it is for the iPhone version of Google Maps to get new features before the Android …
Google Maps for Android will finally get a great feature the iPhone has had for years
Google might want you to choose Android over iPhone, but regardless of your preference, the company likes to offer a uniform app experience across platforms. …
How to use emojis in Google Maps to mark your favorite places
If you save a lot of favorite places in Google Maps, you should be thrilled to hear that the app now supports emoji. That is, …
Will Google Maps copy the Apple Maps color palette?
I’m a longtime iPhone user, but I still have Google Maps installed on my phone. Apple Maps has come a long way since it launched …
Will Live Activities for Google Maps be ready in time for the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 14 Pro featured a new notch design that Apple calls the Dynamic Island. Apple “weaponized” the new design with software, turning the Dynamic …
One simple Google Maps trick might save you from getting lost
Google Maps is one of the handiest mobile apps, especially if you travel a lot. But whether you’re looking for new places to eat in …
Google Maps will no longer show gas stations to EV owners
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) with Google Maps has been increasingly easy in recent years. Google has started adding new features to better support car owners …
These 2 new Google Maps AI features will change the way I use the app
Google continued its AI push on Wednesday, announcing several interesting features across various apps in its portfolio. Google Maps is one of the key Google …
How to use Google Maps to measure the distance between any two places
Google Maps is easily one of the must-have mobile apps that you need to install when setting up a new phone, whether it’s iPhone or …
Google Maps is launching a ton of updates for navigating national parks
Google is challenging AllTrails with its latest updates to Google Maps. In a blog post, the company announced it is bringing a number of updates …
The Google Maps pin feature I’ve always wanted is finally on the way
Dropping a pin to highlight a location is a key feature of the Google Maps experience. Yet it’s easy to lose track of that pin. …
Google Maps security report shows us how Google stops sneaky scams
Navigation is easily one of the most common ways smartphones are used, with Google Maps being a fan favorite. In addition to providing directions to …
How to drop a pin in Google Maps
Have you ever been lost, trying to figure out a way to find your friends? You’re either driving or walking and can’t seem to locate …
7 useful Google Maps settings you should try now
Google Maps offers one of the best and most reliable navigation experiences on smartphones, whether you use Android or iOS. But the app experience is …
New Google Maps AI features: Immersive view, Live View expansion, and more
Google surprised everyone last week when it announced an event for February 8th, suggesting that AI features were on the way for some of its …
