Talk about distracted driving, am I right? The post Google Maps is adding pop-up ads appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

Don’t be a boob: A woman was caught on Google Maps pulling up her tanktop just as the Google Street View van snapped photos. Google employees have since pixelated the X-rated picture, but that hasn’t stopped it from going viral. The post Don’t be a boob appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

Step inside buildings: Did you know you can virtually visit the inside of places such as stores, airports or hotels? Open the Google Maps app and tap the Search box. Enter a place name or address, then, at the bottom, tap that name or address. Scroll until you see photos, and tap on a 360-degree shot. To see more photos of this location, tap Photos. Cool! The post Step inside buildings appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

00:00 –:– Open/download audio Looking forward to your summer vacation? Check out this handy feature on Google Maps — it’s a real time-saver! The post How to use Google Maps to plan your trip appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

I’m making a list: It’s easy to save places in Google Maps, like that out-of-the-way coffee shop you love. With a pin selected, tap Save. Try making lists for trips or cities, and you can share them with your travel buddies, too. The post I’m making a list appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

Meanwhile, you can’t get your home blurred out: This is incredible. Manta Ray, the top-secret U.S. government undersea drone I told you about yesterday, was spotted on Google Maps at California’s Port Hueneme naval base. Then, it vanished from the app, swapped out with boat images (seriously). Google typically refreshes its maps every one to three years, so someone called in a favor. The post Meanwhile, you can’t get your home blurred out appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

Suggested by Google Maps to “avoid turns.” A driver shared the wacky alternative road trip route on X. The comments are a goldmine if you need a laugh. Be smarter than your GPS, people. The post 4-hour driving detour appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

Next time you go to the mall: Don’t lose your car yet again. Open the Google Maps app, tap the blue dot that shows your location, then select Save parking.  The post Next time you go to the mall appeared first on Komando.com ..read more

I hate being late. There’s nothing worse than leaving your friends hangry at a restaurant. But if I am running behind, I always give folks a heads-up. Today’s apps have so many hidden tricks. Here’s one I use that I wanted to share with you: Use your map app to share your ETA automatically. That way, you can keep your friends in the loop and your eyes on the road. Plus, it’s way less intrusive than sharing your location 24/7 with an app like Find My Friends. Can you imagine if we’d had this ETA notifier tool when we were in our 20s? Definite concert and party game-changer. Google Maps in navig ..read more

Long road trips can be stressful if you’re going through places with spotty service. This hack will help you stay on your path no matter how many bars you have. The post How to download maps to your phone (Apple and Google Maps) appeared first on Komando.com ..read more