Google Maps
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Google Maps facing anti cartel probe in Europe: Know more
Technology | Jun 21, 2022, 06:32 PM ISTThe probe by the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) against Google Maps is initiated under tougher abuse laws which have applied to Google's business in Germany since January this year.
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5 Google Maps Tricks you must know to ease your driving experience
Apps | May 30, 2022, 01:42 PM IST5 ways to make you understand how Google Map could help you when you are in low network area, to find parking, find ETA and more.
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Steps to use Google Maps without Internet
Apps | Dec 15, 2022, 05:38 PM ISTWe all face the issue to navigate on Google Maps during the low bandwidth situation or at times when the internet is not working. Well, Google Maps has a solution for that too. Here are steps to use maps without access to the internet.
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Google Maps for iOS to soon get Dark Mode
Technology | Aug 04, 2021, 02:42 PM ISTGoogle will soon be rolling out a new update for the iOS version of the Google Maps app to offer Dark Mode to iPhone users.
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Google Maps now get Home Screen widgets on iPhone
Technology | Jul 30, 2021, 11:41 AM ISTGoogle Maps app for the iPhone has received a new update that adds support for widgets that can be added both to the Today View and the Home Screen.
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Google Maps to show real-time info on Delhi's cluster bus service
Technology | Jul 14, 2021, 06:06 PM ISTGoogle on Wednesday added real-time information about bus arrival times for Delhi on Google Maps, making it easier for people to plan their trips.
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Google Maps brings back compass on Android
Technology | Apr 02, 2021, 08:01 PM ISTGoogle has announced that it is bringing back the compass widget within Maps on Android devices.
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Google Maps rolls out new indoor navigation feature 'Live View'
Technology | Apr 01, 2021, 11:38 AM ISTTech giant Google on Wednesday announced a new 'Live View' feature to Google Maps for iOS and Android that is going to allow the users to use augmented reality (AR) so they could navigate inside malls and airports.
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Google Maps finally gets Dark Mode on Android
Technology | Mar 22, 2021, 05:29 PM ISTGoogle Maps has started receiving a new update on Android that finally brings the much requested dark mode feature.
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Google allows users to draw, rename missing roads on Maps
Technology | Mar 12, 2021, 05:34 PM ISTGoogle has made it possible via updating its map editing experience in more than 80 countries, to allow Maps users to add missing roads and realign, rename or delete incorrect ones.
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Delhi govt directs clubs, restro-bars to share their locations using Google Maps
India | Mar 01, 2021, 07:55 PM ISTThe Delhi Excise Department has directed owners of clubs, restaurants and hotels in the city to share the location of their establishments using Google Maps, a move aimed at preparing a digital database, officials said on Monday.
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Google Maps rolls out dark mode on Android
Technology | Feb 25, 2021, 10:03 AM ISTThe Google Maps app is introducing dark mode for its Android users. As per The Verge, the Google Maps app is getting a true dark mode on Android. The company announced on Tuesday that it is widely releasing the dark theme option that it has been testing in the app since September 2020. The dark mode will be accessible in the app's settings menu, under 'theme'. Google announced the dark mode rollout as part of a batch of new features coming to Android, including some updates to Android Auto. In addition to custom wallpapers, Android Auto is now going to feature games as well. Trivia Crack, Jeopardy!, Song Quiz, and Google's own Are You Feeling Lucky? will be available. The games can be accessed through the assistant by saying "Hey Google, play a game."
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ISRO, MapmyIndia team up to take on Google Maps/Earth
India | Feb 13, 2021, 07:29 AM ISTIn a bid to take on Google Maps, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and digital mapping and location-based deep-tech company MapmyIndia on Friday announced a new initiative to offer a fully indigenous, mapping portal and geospatial services.
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Google updates Maps to help people deal with pandemic
Technology | Nov 17, 2020, 07:59 PM ISTGoogle Maps' new updated Covid layer on Android and iOS will soon show more information, including all-time detected cases in an area, along with quick links to Covid resources.
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Google Maps introduces 'Trips' tab to remind of previous vacations
Technology | Nov 13, 2020, 08:24 AM ISTGoogle Maps will soon roll out a new Trips tab in timeline on Android that can present customers an abstract of previous holidays and complete kilometres travelled.
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Google Maps announces new updates for its Live View feature
Technology | Oct 02, 2020, 12:23 PM ISTGoogle is also integrating the Live View feature into the transit directions tab. This could be helpful if a person is only planning on walking for part of his or her route.
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Google Maps returns to Apple Watch after 3 years
Technology | Sep 10, 2020, 12:49 PM ISTGoogle Maps for Apple Watch is now available with the latest watchOS update, more than three years after the search giant pulled the app from the device for reasons still unknown.
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Google Maps using DeepMind AI to predict your arrival time
Technology | Sep 04, 2020, 05:34 PM ISTBy partnering with DeepMind, Google has been able to cut the percentage of inaccurate ETAs even further by using an ML architecture known as Graph Neural Networks.
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Google unveils new California wildfire map in Search, SOS alerts
Technology | Aug 21, 2020, 01:49 PM ISTGoogle has taken help from satellite data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) GOES constellation of satellites and Google Earth Engine's data analysis capabilities.
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Google Maps arrives on CarPlay Dashboard, Apple Watch: Know details
Technology | Aug 11, 2020, 02:25 PM ISTWith the Google Maps app for the Apple Watch, one can easily navigate by car, bike, public transit or on foot. The users can quickly get estimated arrival times and step-by-step directions to destinations they have saved, like Home or Work, and other shortcuts in the app.