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Three Google Map updates to help you prep for your next vacation
By Steven Shaw published
Destination inspiration inbound Google Maps is introducing three tweaks to help users access relevant information about their destination.
Google Maps is far and away the most popular navigation app, study finds
By Brady Snyder published
Best app? There are plenty of high-quality navigations apps, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, but a new study found Google's option is nearly ubiquitous.
iPhone users in the EU can use Google Maps for default navigation starting next year
By Jay Bonggolto published
Apple Maps who? Apple is letting iPhone users in Europe ditch Apple Maps and use Google Maps instead if they want.
Google Maps might finally fix device orientation accuracy on Android
By Brady Snyder published
"Fused" orientation Google Maps is adding a "fused orientation" API, and it might finally fix device orientation accuracy when you're trying to find your way around.
Google Maps' latest test lets you see where you can enter a building
By Nickolas Diaz published
No more confusion Google was spotted starting a new test in Maps, which lets users see where they can enter a building.
Google Maps now makes it super easy to stay on track while navigating
By Jay Bonggolto published
Glanceable directions Google Maps' glanceable directions are finally available for everyone, though the rollout is a year behind schedule.
These are the most important features hikers need on their smartwatch
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Hikers need a watch that ensures you'll never get lost, or you can call for help if you do. These are my favorite brands and the things they do better than their rivals.
Google Maps might start showing 'Plug and Charge' locations for EVs
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hands free An APK dive showed Google plans to implement "Plug and Charge" support into Maps.
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