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  Mappls app takes on Google Maps: Offers 3D navigation, data privacy and digital address system

  Technology | October 12, 2025 14:30 IST

  Mappls by MapmyIndia is fast emerging as a trusted alternative to Google Maps. Backed by government ministers, the app offers advanced 3D navigation, secure data storage within India, and integration with DIGIPIN, the country’s new digital address system.

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  Navi Mumbai woman drives car into creek while following navigation | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | August 01, 2025 17:56 IST

  A woman in Navi Mumbai drove into a creek, reportedly following GPS directions, but Google clarified Maps did not recommend the unsafe route.

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  What do the colours on Google Maps mean? Here’s the full guide

  Technology | May 16, 2025 17:52 IST

  Google Maps displays different coloured lines like red, green, yellow, blue, purple, and brown — each with a specific meaning related to traffic, route conditions, and terrain. This guide explains what each colour indicates, helping users navigate smarter and avoid traffic jams or difficult roads.

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  New Google Maps feature on iPhone detects location in screenshots

  Technology | May 08, 2025 13:25 IST

  Google Maps has rolled out a smart screenshot feature for iPhone users that helps detect location names or addresses in your screenshots and saves them in a new “Screenshots” list. This saves time and effort while planning trips or navigating to new places you find online.

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  PICS: Bahawalpur Terror Camp images surfaced after Operation Sindoor- Now and then

  India | May 07, 2025 10:44 IST

  In response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK), including the notorious Jaish-e-Mohammed base in Bahawalpur.

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  Google Maps cracks down on fake businesses and 5-star reviews with AI, blocks over 10,000 listings

  Technology | April 08, 2025 7:33 IST

  Scammers often list fake businesses on Google Maps to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Additionally, many businesses resort to purchasing fake five-star reviews. In response to these practices, Google is now implementing AI tools to combat such fraud.

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  Google Maps to delete your location history soon: Know-why

  Technology | December 01, 2024 12:22 IST

  Google will delete all location history older than three months, starting December 1, 2023. This includes data from the ‘Timeline’ feature, impacting both device-stored and cloud-stored location data. Users are advised to save their data before the deadline.

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  Google Maps leads Bengaluru man to drive over river Netravati: Here's how you can check such routes

  Technology | November 14, 2024 12:57 IST

  Google Maps mistakenly directed a Bengaluru man onto a detour that involved crossing the Netravati River. Here's how you can check such routes before driving.

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  Man misses Bengaluru-Mumbai flight due to Google Maps miscalculation, internet reacts

  Trending | August 30, 2024 18:43 IST

  The man's unfortunate experience has sparked a conversation about the accuracy of navigation apps and serves as a cautionary tale for others to be more cautious when relying on technology for important tasks.

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  Ola Maps launched as alternative to Google Maps for cab operations

  Technology | July 06, 2024 17:47 IST

  Bhavish Aggarwal, co-founder and Chairman of the Ola group announced the launch of Ola Maps for their cab operations. He also said that the company will add more features to maps in the coming days.

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  5 Top free AR applications for Android users, which are easy to use

  Technology | February 25, 2024 13:40 IST

  A number of AR apps have taken over the market in the Android ecosystem. Here are some apps which are working with the help of AI and are smart and futuristic.

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  Google Maps introduces WhatsApp-like live location sharing feature: Here's how to use it?

  Technology | January 04, 2024 11:44 IST

  Google Maps has recently rolled out a new feature which is very similar to popular instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram- enabling users to share live locations with friends and family.

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  Google Maps launches AI-powered innovation to enable 'Fuel-Efficient Routing' for Indians

  Technology | December 19, 2023 18:15 IST

  Google has also integrated Kolkata and Mumbai Local Trains into the ‘Where Is My Train’ app. This move will enable the users to access dynamic information like train location, platform changes, real-time status and more for a smooth rail travel experience.

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  Google Maps now helping users to save fuel| Know-how?

  Technology | December 17, 2023 19:59 IST

  Google has explained that fuel-efficient routing uses artificial intelligence (AI) to suggest routes that have fewer hurdles. In India, the new feature in Google Maps will further include fuel-efficient routes for two-wheelers as well, to help more people travel more sustainably.

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  Google Maps to add new Timeline feature to remember places you visited

  Technology | December 13, 2023 19:25 IST

  Google stated, "If you’re getting a new phone or are worried about losing your existing one, you can always choose to back up your data to the Cloud so it doesn’t get lost. We’ll automatically encrypt your backed-up data so no one can read it, including Google.”

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  Google Maps' latest redesign gives it a more Apple Maps-like look and feel

  September 03, 2023 16:01 IST

  Some people have criticised the new Google Maps design, saying that it is too similar to Apple Maps and that it loses some of the distinctiveness of the original design.

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  Google Maps launches 'Immersive View' in 4 new cities

  Technology | June 16, 2023 18:29 IST

  Google Maps now offers Immersive View in Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence, and Venice, along with expanding the feature to include over 500 global landmarks, using AI to blend images and provide informative overlays on Android and iOS.

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  Google rolling out 'Immersive View' in Maps worldwide

  Technology | March 21, 2023 18:58 IST

  The new Immersive View occurs by rolling out and appearing for some Google Maps users, which further indicates that they are able to use the function when the user will be viewing cities like London and Berlin, 9to5Google reported.

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  Google introduces phoneless navigation support in Maps on Wear OS

  Technology | January 14, 2023 15:49 IST

  Google has announced that it is bringing new features to smartphones that have not got operating system (OS) updates in years. As per the reports, the tech giant has been releasing a tool called the 'Extension Software Developer Kit' (Extensive SDK).

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  Google Maps navigation now works without handset on Wear OS: Know-more

  Technology | January 06, 2023 16:28 IST

  If users have an LTE-enabled smartwatch, or their smartwatch is connected to the internet via WiFi, then they can now enjoy having Maps on their wrist, the tech giant said on a support page.