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 …
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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 …
Google Maps eco-friendly routes are rolling out on Android and iPhone
An awesome Google Maps navigation feature that we’ve been waiting for is finally rolling out on iPhone and Android. That’s the new eco-friendly routes that …
Google Maps navigation is about to get a huge update
Google keeps updating Google Maps by adding novel features that aren’t always available on rival services. But the app’s main feature remains Google Maps navigation. …
Google Maps has a new feature that might end up saving your life
Google made several Google Maps announcements in its Search On event on Wednesday. They highlight some of Google’s navigation-related initiatives that might not have an …
These awesome new Google Maps driving mode features are coming soon
Google Maps users who rely on Google’s popular navigation app for most of their drives should be happy to hear that a massive software update …
The peculiar case of the Google Maps ghost
People love ghosts, as evidenced by the endless number of ghost hunting shows on TV. But what about digital ghosts that many people can experience …
Google Maps forces you to share location data, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
If you use Google Maps to get around, you probably know that Google has to access your location information. That’s the only way that it …
Google Maps is getting a great new feature from Waze
Google owns both Google Maps and Waze. These two popular navigation apps appeal to different categories of users. Google Maps is by far the most …
8 awesome Google Maps features you probably didn’t know about
Even though Apple Maps has improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years, there’s no denying that Google Maps is still the best …
Google Maps dark mode is finally coming to iPhones
Google is constantly updating its apps on Android and iOS. Unfortunately, those updates don’t always arrive on both platforms at the same time. For example, …
