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Google Maps is now showing entrances for buildings to some users

With the introduction of digital maps, navigating the world has gotten substantially easier. Google Maps, in particular, has established itself as an essential tool for traversing our surroundings. However, navigating...

Mar 05, 2024 1 Min Read

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Google Maps 'Glanceable directions while navigating’ setting live for Android & iOS users

Google Maps has long been a trusty tool for navigation, but those turn-by-turn voice commands can sometimes be distracting. That’s where the new ‘Glanceable directions...

Feb 28, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Maps 'photos view count not updating' for some users

Some Google Maps users have reported encountering issues with the view count feature for photos uploaded via the platform, sparking concerns among the community over the past few days. In...

Feb 12, 2024 1 Min Read

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Google Maps on your Pixel will now match pictures of food to the restaurant's menu

Have you ever explored restaurants on Google Maps and been left wanting to know the name of a particular dish that you saw in a photo uploaded by users? Well...

Jan 22, 2024 1 Min Read

Android

Google Maps brings Bluetooth beacons for tunnel navigation on Pixel and other Android devices

Millions of users worldwide rely on Google Maps for navigation. Surprisingly, unlike Waze, its subsidiary, Google Maps has long lacked the capability to provide navigation inside tunnels. Fortunately, this is...

Jan 16, 2024 1 Min Read

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Google's latest 'What’s New in Google Accessibility' video shows off accessibility features on Pixel phones and more

One of the sections to which Google pays the most attention in its products is accessibility. Laura Allen, Head of Strategy and Programs for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at the...

Jan 15, 2024 3 Min Read

Apps

You will soon spot 3D buildings in Google Maps while navigating on your Pixels devices

It seems that Google Maps is extending support for displaying 3D buildings in ‘Navigation mode’ too, seeking to improve the experience of using the app both on mobile...

Jan 05, 2024 1 Min Read

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Times when real-world signboards challenged GPS apps like Google Maps

Google Maps stands as a widely used GPS service guiding countless travelers across the globe. For many explorers venturing into new territories, Google Maps is a reliable navigation tool. While...

Jan 01, 2024 2 Min Read

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Google Maps 'Driving Mode' on your Pixel phone might be removed in 2024

Currently, Google Maps offers a ‘Driving Mode’ feature that adapts your smartphone’s UI to make it easier to use while behind the wheel, but a new...

Dec 29, 2023 1 Min Read

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Google Maps will now help you save fuel in India too; here's how

As inflation continues to rise, the cost of fuel in India has surged over recent years. Consequently, it’s essential to be mindful of fuel usage and ensure its...

Dec 14, 2023 1 Min Read

Google

Google Maps to soon get updates for Location History and new controls

Google Maps service is introducing some updates to the way your location data is handled, thinking about those looking to have the maximum possible control over their personal information. Google...

Dec 14, 2023 2 Min Read

Android Auto

Android Auto now supports Google Maps 'save parking location' feature

After many years of waiting, Google Maps app for Android Auto is finally receiving support for ‘save parking location’, a very useful feature that, strangely, was not yet...

Dec 08, 2023 1 Min Read