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 …
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Google Maps will let you plan EV charger stops along your route
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is a great step towards reducing your carbon footprint. But it’s not a hassle-free experience. Longer journeys can become a …
Google is rolling out a new high-definition map for Volvo and Polestar
Google has announced that its new high-definition (HD) map is now available in select new cars with Google built-in, starting with the Volvo EX90 and …
Google Maps just got a new competitor from Linux, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom
There’s no question that Google Maps is the most popular navigation app on mobile devices. Google Maps has two big rivals: Waze, which Google owns, …
Google merges Maps and Waze teams, but will keep apps separate
Google operates two of the most popular navigation apps out there, Google Maps and Waze. It developed the first one from the ground up and …
Google Maps update includes 3 powerful new search features
Google Maps is good for more than just directions and navigation. Google’s popular app is quite versatile, providing plenty of information about your surroundings. Google …
Google Maps tips and tricks to navigate Thanksgiving and Black Friday
The holidays are approaching fast, which is bad news for traffic. Places get busier, and people travel more than usual. That’s where Google Maps can …
Google is shutting down the Street View app
Google is preparing to shut down the standalone Street View app for iPhone and Android, but the feature will continue to live inside the Google …
Google Maps can now ‘vibe check’ a neighborhood before you visit
Google announced a number of new features and software updates at its Search On event this week. Few were as intriguing as the new “vibe …
2 new Google Maps features will help save money on gas
Saving money on gas is a great reason to use Google Maps for all your driving needs. Even if you don’t need navigation and directions …
Google Maps gets 3 new updates including location sharing notifications
Google on Wednesday announced a trio of new Google Maps features that should improve your navigation experience during the summer months, including an essential update …
Electric cars are getting Google Maps eco-friendly navigation
Google announced in late March 2021 that it was working on several eco-friendly Google Maps features, including support for energy-efficient navigation. The feature lets you …
Google Maps now shows toll charges for your trips
Google announced a handy Google Maps feature a few months ago, estimates for toll charges along the chosen trip. That feature is finally rolling out …
Google Maps now makes it easier to find fresh air – here’s how
Over the years, Google Maps has evolved into far more than just a navigation tool. You can use the app to see how busy businesses …
Google Maps now lets you travel back in time on iPhone and Android
Google is celebrating 15 years of Street View support in Google Maps by adding an exciting feature to the iPhone and Android versions of the …
Google Maps immersive view lets you experience maps like never before
Mapping and navigations are areas where Google shines thanks to products like Google Maps and Waze, which are must-have apps for so many people. Unsurprisingly, …
New Google Maps UI with transportation updates is rolling out soon
While it’s easy to miss out on some of the Google Maps tricks you had no idea existed, the big user interface changes coming to …
Pixel Buds Pro will be Google’s answer to the AirPods Pro
Like many smartphone vendors, Google sells its own wireless earphones. The $99 Pixel Buds A-Series headphones compete directly against the pricier $129 AirPods. But the …
7 amazing Google Maps tricks you had no idea existed
Ever since Google released Google Maps in early 2005, the search giant hasn’t taken its foot off the gas. Over the last 17-plus years, Google …
This Google Maps update is perfect for anyone planning a summer getaway
Google Maps has long been my mobile map application of choice, although Apple’s rival offering Apple Maps has certainly restored parity between the two services …
Google silently dumps Schedule Explorer from Google Maps
Say goodbye to the Google Maps Schedule Explorer. The feature previously allowed Google Maps users to check the schedules of upcoming metro transits. Now, though, …
Google Maps removed nearly 100 million fraudulent reviews last year
Google explained how it polices reviews on its main navigation platform a few weeks ago. By combining advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features with humans who …
7 useful Google Maps features you might not know about
Despite the strides we’ve seen from Apple Maps and even Bing Maps, there’s no denying that Google Maps remains the best mapping platform on the …
Google Maps live traffic data was disabled to protect Ukraine citizens
Russia invaded Ukraine last week, starting the war that many people feared. Since then, the Ukrainian resistance has been exemplary, with the country putting up …
This Google Maps zoom trick changes everything
With more than 1 billion people using the app every month to navigate their surroundings, Google Maps is one of the most popular smartphone apps …
Here’s how Google makes sure the reviews on Google Maps are legitimate
Reviews are an essential part of the Google Maps navigation experience when it comes to discovering new businesses. They can give Google Maps users an …
5 Google Maps tricks you’ll wonder how you lived without
Because Google Maps boasts an extensive and growing list of features, making all of them visible at a glance within the app would be nothing …
Use this hidden Google Maps feature to avoid traffic tickets
Apple Maps has gotten undeniably better in recent years. But there’s still no denying that Google Maps remains the best mapping app available today. This, …
Google Maps is testing an awesome new dock feature that we need ASAP
You’re probably using Google Maps on your phone most of the time, but planning trips is much easier on a desktop. The additional screen real …
Google Maps just hit a milestone only two other apps in history have achieved
We often talk about the popularity of Google Maps among smartphone users. The app powers navigation experiences on Android and iPhone, with Google releasing exciting …
