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Google Maps will show you where to enter your destination
Google Maps and Waze are getting updates.
Sarah Fielding07.31.2024
Google’s accessibility app Lookout can use your phone’s camera to find and recognize objects
Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them.
Mariella Moon05.16.2024
Google Maps finally adds Waze's in-tunnel navigation feature
Google has finally copied the homework of its other GPS app Waze, adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate in tunnels or other satellite dead zones.
Steve Dent01.16.2024
Google updates Maps with a flurry of AI features including 'Immersive View for routes'
New AI navigation features are coming to Google Maps.
Andrew Tarantola10.26.2023
Amazon, Microsoft-led group shares data for open alternative to Google Maps
A group led by Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and TomTom has shared open data that could help create more rivals to Google Maps.
Jon Fingas07.26.2023
Google's February 8th event will focus on 'Search, Maps and beyond'
Google has announced that it's holding an event next week called Live from Paris that will be all about "Search, Maps and beyond."
Steve Dent02.03.2023
Apple finally lets businesses customize their listings in Maps
Apple hopes to make Maps more helpful by giving stores custom location cards.
Jon Fingas01.11.2023
Google's higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3
Google is now offering ultra-detailed driving maps, and they'll debut in the Polestar 3.
Jon Fingas01.05.2023
Google merges Maps and Waze teams but says apps will remain separate
As part of recent cost-cutting measures, Google is planning to merge the 500 employees working on Waze into the group in charge of Maps.
Steve Dent12.08.2022
Google’s Live View AR search feature starts rolling out next week
Starting next week, Maps users in London, LA, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo can try out Google's new Search with Live View feature.
Igor Bonifacic11.17.2022
'Immersive View' in Google Maps expands to 250 landmarks globally
If you recently traveled to a new city, there’s a good chance you used Maps to plan your trip. Google wants to make that process easier.
Igor Bonifacic09.28.2022
Google is making it easier to find and support Asian-owned businesses
An "Asian-owned" label can now be displayed on Maps and Search.
Kris Holt08.03.2022
The new Instagram map is like Google Maps but with more selfies
The new Instagram map supports searches and filters, allowing users to look up restaurants, attractions and other hot spots directly in the app, rather than simply viewing where a photo was posted.
Jessica Conditt07.19.2022
Apple Maps adds multi-stop navigation routes in iOS 16
During the WWDC 2022 developers conference on Monday, Apple executives announced that that its Maps app will be receiving a number of feature updates, including one long sought after by users: the ability to add multiple stops to a route.
Andrew Tarantola06.06.2022
Google Maps is getting toll pricing and other route details
To help people better plan for their next road trip, Google Maps is getting estimated toll pricing and enhanced details for things like traffic lights and points of interest.
Sam Rutherford04.05.2022
Apple Maps now shows Crimea as part of Ukraine
Apple Maps once again shows that Crimea belongs to Ukraine, at least for people outside of Russia.
Jon Fingas03.04.2022
Waze can finally help you find EV charging stations
Waze has partnered with Volkswagen to provide a map of EV charging stations across the US.
Igor Bonifacic12.17.2021
Google Maps adds a dedicated 'lite' navigation mode for cyclists
Google Maps has included cycling directions for years now, but not a dedicated navigation mode for those who like to travel from place to place on two wheels.
Igor Bonifacic10.06.2021
Apple details 3D maps rollout plan for iOS 15
The 3D view is now available in London, NYC, San Francisco and LA, with more cities coming soon.
Kris Holt09.27.2021
Google Maps' new features are designed to help you navigate life after lockdown
Google has introduced a few Maps features that could help you ease back into the world, now that COVID-19 vaccines are available.
Mariella Moon07.21.2021