Google continued its AI push on Wednesday, announcing several interesting features across various apps in its portfolio. Google Maps is one of the key Google apps that can benefit from smarter AI, and Google just announced three big feature additions. While one of them is the expansion of Immersive View, the other two are even more exciting. In fact, they will change the way I use the app on my iPhone and Mac. The new features I’m referring to are glanceable directions for mobile devices and a new history view for desktops. That’s not to say the Immersive View update isn’t as exciting. Google ..read more

Google Maps is easily one of the must-have mobile apps that you need to install when setting up a new phone, whether it’s iPhone or Android. It’ll help do more for you than help navigate your surroundings to reach your destination, although you’ll use Google Maps for directions the most. But Google Maps has other neat features, like the ability to measure the distance between any two places. The feature is built into both the desktop and mobile versions of the app, and you can use it easily if you’re interested in finding the exact distance between two points.   Google Maps already tells ..read more

Google is challenging AllTrails with its latest updates to Google Maps. In a blog post, the company announced it is bringing a number of updates to Google Maps on both iOS and Android to make it easier for users to discover and navigate national parks in the United States. The first update is to make it easier to understand the top-rated things to do at a national park. Soon, Google Maps will show you the top “attractions, campgrounds, visitor centers, and trailheads.” Say you’re interested in visiting Yellowstone National Park. Search for the park and you’ll see photo highlights for key att ..read more

Dropping a pin to highlight a location is a key feature of the Google Maps experience. Yet it’s easy to lose track of that pin. Especially when you’re using the Android or iPhone version of the app. The smartphone’s limited screen real estate means the pin will quickly disappear once you start zooming in or panning around. Thankfully, Google is working on an incredibly handy Google Maps feature we have always needed. The app will always show you where the pin is, indicating the direction you must scroll to find it. It might seem like an unimportant Google Maps upgrade, but it’s a feature that ..read more

Navigation is easily one of the most common ways smartphones are used, with Google Maps being a fan favorite. In addition to providing directions to most destinations, Google Maps lets you discover and explore your neighborhood or your next travel destination. These features make Google Maps an obvious target for malicious individuals looking to scam unsuspecting users. Thankfully, Google has both manual and advanced automated defenses that prevent Google Maps from delivering potentially harmful content. The company just recapped the actions it took to fight fake content on Google Maps last y ..read more

Google Maps offers one of the best and most reliable navigation experiences on smartphones, whether you use Android or iOS. But the app experience is only as good as the user’s knowledge. It’s not enough to install the app on your phone if you’re unfamiliar with its best features. And if you have difficulty navigating the app, then using it while driving or exploring a new destination will be even more annoying. The following Google Maps features should come in handy, both when it comes to getting familiar with hidden privacy settings and making the most of the app. Stop Google Maps from coll ..read more

Google surprised everyone last week when it announced an event for February 8th, suggesting that AI features were on the way for some of its most important products. The company teased Maps, Search, and Translate announcements, prompting speculation on whether its ChatGPT alternative would be in focus at the show. But Google ended up unveiling Bard on Monday, a day before Microsoft announced ChatGPT support in Bing. Google’s Wednesday event did bring new announcements concerning Maps, Search, and Translate. The apps get a few smart new features, but don’t expect chatbots in any of them. Googl ..read more

Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is a great step towards reducing your carbon footprint. But it’s not a hassle-free experience. Longer journeys can become a problem if you don’t have access to chargers along the way. Google Maps already has features that cater to EV drivers, like showing compatible charging stations on your route and offering eco-friendly trips that match your engine type. In the near future, Google Maps might get a feature that EV owners will appreciate even more. The app will let you add EV charger stops along the way to ensure you reach your destination. Google Maps will a ..read more

There’s no question that Google Maps is the most popular navigation app on mobile devices. Google Maps has two big rivals: Waze, which Google owns, and Apple Maps, available only on iPhone. But if some of Google’s biggest competitors have their way, Google Maps might soon get a decent alternative that could make the entire geo-location industry more interesting. The Linux Foundation unveiled the Overture Maps Foundation a few days ago. The project aims to develop an open-source mapping system that could become the backbone of other mapping services that compete against Google Maps. The Overtu ..read more

Google Maps is good for more than just directions and navigation. Google’s popular app is quite versatile, providing plenty of information about your surroundings. Google Maps can help you identify points of interest near your destination, making it especially useful during trips to places you’ve never been before. And now, Google Maps is about to get a few powerful new search features that will let you make the most of your surroundings, even in places you think you already know, like your hometown. Google on Thursday announced three new Google Maps search features. The most exciting one con ..read more