Google Maps just got an awesome new feature I hope I’ll never have to use
I’m sad to say I’ve never really considered what it means for a person with a serious vision impairment to get from point A to …
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Please stop pretending iOS 13’s Apple Maps update will make anyone ditch Google Maps
Google Maps was just in the news again, this time because people managed to confirm that the app will soon be getting the dark mode …
One of Google’s most popular apps might finally be getting dark mode
Dark mode has been slowly spreading across the entire mobile app ecosystem over the last few years, but Apple’s decision to add a dedicated system-wide …
I just got back from a week in Europe and couldn’t have survived without Apple Maps
Around this time last week, I was on the Eurostar headed from the St. Pancras railway station in London en route to Paris — a …
The Google Maps feature we’ve been waiting for is finally here
A leak a few days ago revealed that Google was finally testing a Google Maps feature that was announced back at I/O 2019. That’s an …
Lyft’s massive update competes more with Google Maps than Uber
Ride-sharing app Lyft has done something we wouldn’t have seen coming a few years ago when the company was battling Uber for supremacy in the …
Waze’s best feature just got so much better thanks to Google’s smartest app
Google has been bringing some of Waze’s best features to Google Maps in the past few months, but Waze still offers the better experience to …
The most exciting Google Maps feature ever is about to get even better
About a month ago, Google released the most exciting Google Maps feature ever to more Android and iPhone devices that support augmented reality (AR) features. …
Google Maps is about to receive a feature we’ve all been waiting for
It took a significant location tracking scandal for Google to actually do something about the user’s privacy when it comes to location tracking. After a …
Florida man missing since 1997 found at the bottom of a pond thanks to Google Maps
Google Maps is a powerful tool if you need to know exactly how to get somewhere, but when a car was spotted in a residential …
Google Maps just got a brand new feature that goes way beyond navigation
Google has been adding plenty of new features to Google Maps over the year, most of them meant to improve navigation and commute experiences. The …
Google is about to make Google Maps more like Waze
A couple of days ago, Google added some handy new features to its Google Maps apps for Android and iPhone, including Street View support (Android) …
Google Maps just got a great new feature – but only on iPhone, not Android
A few days ago, Google brought one of the features that was missing from the desktop Google Maps experience to the mobile versions of the …
Google Maps finally received the one feature that was missing from the mobile app
Google released a couple of amazing Google Maps features in the past few weeks alone, including AR navigation support that rolled out to Android and …
Google Maps is getting smarter and making your commute easier
Public transit is so prevalent in New York City that I can almost always reach my destination without having to leave the subway. At worst, …
Hidden gestures you didn’t know about make switching Google accounts so much easier
Many people who use Google services have more than one account, which means they always have to pay attention and use certain apps with specific …
One of the best Google Maps features ever is finally live on Android and iPhone
Google regularly updates its navigation app with new features while testing other novelties with the help of beta releases, and Google Maps keep getting better …
Google takes users inside its never-ending quest to map everything in the world
If you’re a Google Maps user, you’ve no doubt noticed how feature-rich the service has grown in recent months, with Google over the last few …
Google Maps just got an excellent new feature: Real-time bikesharing info
Google on Tuesday unveiled an absolutely cool new Google Maps feature that will immediately appeal to users who rely on bikesharing services to get around …
Waze has a new crowdsourced feature that will make navigation even better
Google Maps might be the most popular navigation app in the world, but Google has another gem in its backyard, Waze, which can deliver an …
Google Maps can now predict how crowded your bus or train will be
Living in New York, there are times when I plan my entire day around whether or not public transportation is going to be a pain …
Sketchy businesses are hijacking legitimate Google Maps listings to fool you
A sketchy practice is becoming more commonplace on Google Maps involving companies hijacking legitimate business listings in order to make you think that you’re contacting …
Waze just inherited one of the best features of Google Maps
Over the past few years, Google has been adding a ton of features to Google Maps that make its other navigation app, Waze, so popular. …
Google Maps will tell you if your taxi driver is veering off course to rack up a higher fare
If you’ve ever worried that your taxi driver might be trying to take advantage of you by taking a more scenic route to your destination …
Google Maps could save your life with new tools for natural disasters
Google Maps is useful for finding directions to a gas station or discovering new restaurants in your neighborhood, but it could also save your life …
Google Maps is now using AI to highlight popular restaurant dishes
Continuing with a theme we touched on just a day ago, Google Maps has added yet another enhancement that moves the popular navigation app deeper …
Google Maps now shows speed limits and speed cameras in 40+ countries
Almost six years after Google’s purchase of the Waze navigation app, one of the features previously exclusive to the latter now appears to be a …
Google is testing a new Maps feature that has nothing to do with navigation
Google Maps is without a doubt one of the best navigation apps out there and a must-have on mobile devices. Google keeps adding new features …
AR might be the best thing that ever happened to Google Maps
Google Maps is one of the most dependable navigation apps available, and a must-have on all smartphones, even if they ship with a different default …
Google Maps will now let you know if nearby EV charging stations are in use
As appealing as owning an electric vehicle sounds, the idea of having to find somewhere to charge it is somewhat off-putting. But if that was …
