Google Maps on iOS is getting multiple new navigation vehicles and customization options, but old cars are stuck on their original colors.
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Google has announced some new features for Google Maps, including updates to the Immersive View and navigation interface and the addition of Gemini features that let you search in natural language.
Google and Ford are rolling out a new Android Auto update to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning to elevate the navigation experience.
Google Earth now lets you view historical imagery, allowing users to view images dating back to 80 years, with the Maps app also gaining some new features.
Multiple strings of code have been spotted in the latest version of the Google and Google Maps app that indicates an upcoming feature that would let you post reviews under a different name.
After rolling out the simplified redesigned bottom bar to Android last month, the new bottom bar is now rolling out to iPhones, making it clean by decreasing the bottom bar tabs from five to three,
Google is rolling out offline maps for Google Maps for Wear OS smartwatches after announcing the feature during the launch of the Pixel Watch 3 at the Made by Google event on August 13.
Google Maps has introduced 6 new India-specific features, which also include some of the most requested features outside of India, including the option to report incidents from within the app.
Ola Maps is aggressively targeting Indian developers by offering competitive pricing, including 5 million free API calls per month for most developers and significantly reduced prices.
Speedometer and speed limits features are now rolling out to Google Maps on iOS and CarPlay. These speeding features have already been available on Android devices for over five years now.
Google may have found a new place to show ads on Google Maps. The search giant was found to be testing a new ad format that asks users whether they want a quick detour to a sponsored location nearby.
Google announced that its new map style and updated color scheme will trickle down to embedded maps in apps and websites. The transition has already started and will take several months to complete.
A Google Maps feature that lets you follow businesses may not have much time left. An APK teardown of Google Maps beta suggests the feature will be removed from the navigation app, starting next year.
Google is rolling out some new accessibility features for Android and Google Maps. For instance, the Lookout app is getting a Find Mode to locate different objects, Sound Notifications is redesigned.
New strings of code in the latest version of Google Maps suggest that the generative AI feature could soon be heading toward Labs, meaning the feature will no longer be exclusive to just Local Guides.
Google has added a bunch of new features to the Gemini AI assistant. The generative AI chatbot can start navigation in Google Maps automatically when you issue a command asking for directions.
Announcing new features for Maps, Google said it will show curated lists from publishers and community when looking for select cities. It will also add new customization options for the lists.
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
Google revealed that, thanks to improvements in algorithms and technology, it was able to remove or block over 170 million fake reviews from Search and Maps in 2023, over 45 percent more than in 2022
Google has announced it has started testing a generative AI feature for a few users of its Maps app, which will allow them to type in a text prompt to find things to do and places to go.
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
Google is making a big change to the Timeline feature on Google Maps. The company announced it will start saving the Timeline data on the user's Android and iOS devices, starting next year.
Google is bringing some new features to Google Maps. Users will be able to react to media and reviews using emojis, get better transit navigation, and create lists that multiple users can edit.
Google Maps is getting a host of new AI features as well as upgrades to navigation. The company has started rolling out Immersive View to users and is adding charging information for the EV owners.
Google is being sued by a family after its patriarch drove off a bridge and drowned while following Google Maps. It was dark and raining at the time, making it hard to see the bridge was collapsed.
Google has launched a new page on its platform, named the "Transparency Center," it acts as a one stop shop for all of Google's product policies and resources for everyone to access and view.
The three companies, along with TomTom, are offering this dataset to allow anyone to use it with developing map software using a number of different data layers and global information.
Google has expanded its Flood Hub project to cover 80 countries. The tool also provides 7-day forecasts now instead of 48-hour forecasts. This can give communities more time to prepare for floods.
Google has announced new features for Maps which will take advantage of AI and Street View data to give users an immersive 3D view of their route will information such as weather and air quality.
Google has also added a new way to view hotel listings on mobile devices, plus new ways to find prices and even book tickets to specific travel locations and attractions in Search and Maps.
Today, Google Travel's website displayed a notice mentioning that trip summaries, a feature that provides users with details of past and upcoming trips and reservations, will soon be going away.
Apple has introduced a revamped version of Apple Maps in Finland, Norway, and Sweden that offers better navigation with natural language guidance and displays landmarks in 3D to help plan trips.
One more way Google Maps is going to make our lives easier is by introducing a feature called Glanceable Directions. It will allow users to track their journey without unlocking their phones.
Google shared new Translate features which include adding context for words with multiple meanings, and some new Maps additions, including finding EV charging stations nearby and much more.
The event will be live-streamed from Paris, France, and Google says it will show how it will use AI to give users better access to the information they need with Search, Maps, and more.
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
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Based on some hidden deprecation messages found in the latest version of the Google Street View app, it seems like the app will be killed off soon. The functionality will live on, though.
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.
Google has announced new updates for Google Maps including a neighborhood "vibe" checker, immersive view, search with live view, and the expansion of eco-friendly routing to third-party developers.
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